'Satiricalness' definitions:

Definition of 'Satiricalness'

From: GCIDE
  • Satiric \Sa*tir"ic\, Satirical \Sa*tir"ic*al\, a. [L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique.]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a satiric style. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting. "Satirical rogue." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter; reproachful; abusive. [1913 Webster] -- {Sa*tir"ic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Sa*tir"ic*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]