Satirist

Pronunciation: /ˈsætərɪst/

Definitions of satirist

noun a person who uses satire, a literary technique that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock people, ideas, or institutions

Example Sentences

A1 A satirist is someone who uses humor to criticize people or society.

A2 The satirist's cartoons were published in the local newspaper.

B1 As a satirist, she often poked fun at politicians and their policies.

B2 The famous satirist's latest book is a scathing commentary on modern culture.

C1 The satirist's sharp wit and clever wordplay make their work both entertaining and thought-provoking.

C2 Many consider Jonathan Swift to be one of the greatest satirists in literary history.

Examples of satirist in a Sentence

formal The renowned satirist delivered a scathing critique of societal norms in his latest novel.

informal The satirist really knows how to poke fun at politicians in a clever way.

slang That satirist is always roasting people with his sharp wit.

figurative The satirist's words were like a sword, cutting through hypocrisy and exposing the truth.

Grammatical Forms of satirist

• past tense: satirized
• plural: satirists
• comparative: more satirical
• superlative: most satirical
• present tense: satirizes
• future tense: will satirize
• perfect tense: has satirized
• continuous tense: is satirizing
• singular: satirist
• positive degree: satirist
• infinitive: to satirize
• gerund: satirizing
• participle: satirized

Origin and Evolution of satirist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'satirist' originates from the Latin word 'satira', which means a literary work that blends criticism and humor to expose human folly or vice.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'satirist' has come to refer to a writer or artist who uses satire as a tool to critique society or individuals in a humorous or mocking way.