Synonyms for satire
Definitions
- n. 1
A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
Forms
- Plural
- satires → sarcasms, ironies, lampoons, spoofs…
Choose the right word
A satire is a formal composition; a sarcasm may be an impromptu sentence. The satire shows up follies to keep people from them; the sarcasm hits them because they are foolish, without inquiring whether it will do good or harm; the satire is plainly uttered; the sarcasm is covert.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- irony This sentence wouldn't be funny if not for irony.
- sarcasm He spoke with a suggestion of sarcasm in his voice.
- spoof I wish Mel Brooks had made a spoof of this movie.
- lampoon She loves to lampoon celebrities in her sketches.
- humor Of all of us, Tom had the craziest sense of humor.
- skit The skit was presented by fifth grade students.
By length
- 3 letters
- wit1
- 4 letters
- skit1
- 5 letters
- humor2, irony3, spoof1, squib
- 6 letters
- humour2, banter2
- 7 letters
- sarcasm3, mockery3, lampoon2
- 8 letters
- ridicule3
- 9 letters
- burlesque2, invective3
- 10 letters
- pasquinade
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (humor2 = 2 syllables).