Sa-tir'ic or Sa-tir'ic-al, a.

a. [Lat. satiricus, Fr. satirique, Sp. & It. satirico. See supra.]

1. Belonging to satire, conveying satire; of the nature of satire. “A satiric style.” Roscommon.
2. Censorious; severe in language; insulting. “Satirical rogue.” Shak.

Syn.—Cutting, poignant; sarcastic; bitter; reproachful; abusive.