Satire meaning

What does “satire” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“satire” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: witty language used to convey insults or scorn.

satire

noun

  1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn

    “he used sarcasm to upset his opponent”

    “irony is wasted on the stupid”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University