sat·ire 
/ˈsæˌtajɚ/ noun
plural sat·ires /ˈsæˌtajɚ/ noun 1 [noncount] : a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc. : humor that shows the weaknesses or bad qualities of a person, government, society, etc.
▪ His movies are known for their use of satire. 2 [count] : a book, movie, etc., that uses satire
▪ The movie is a political/social satire.
▪ His movies are known for their use of satire.
▪ The movie is a political/social satire.
— sa·tir·ic /səˈtirɪk/ or sa·tir·i·cal /səˈtɪrɪkəl/ adjective
▪ The play is a satiric/satirical comedy. ▪ her dry satiric/satirical wit ▪ a satiric/satirical novel
/səˈtirɪk/ or sa·tir·i·cal /səˈtɪrɪkəl/ adjective ▪ The play is a satiric/satirical comedy. ▪ her dry satiric/satirical wit ▪ a satiric/satirical novel
— sa·tir·i·cal·ly /səˈtɪrɪkli/ adverb
▪ a political subject that is usually treated satirically
/səˈtɪrɪkli/ adverb ▪ a political subject that is usually treated satirically
