\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.
2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting.
   ``Satirical rogue.'' --Shak.
Syn: Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter;
     reproachful; abusive. -- {Sa*tir"ic*al*ly}, adv. --
     {Sa*tir"ic*al*ness}, n.