Meaning
satire
- the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose flaws or criticize society and politics
- a literary or dramatic work using satire
In a sentence
La satira politica svolge un ruolo fondamentale in ogni società democratica.
Political satire plays an essential role in every democratic society.
Pensi che quella trasmissione faccia satira intelligente o solo volgarità?
Do you think that show does intelligent satire or just vulgarity?
L'autore usa la satira per denunciare le ingiustizie del potere.
The author uses satire to denounce abuses of power.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| satira | feminine · singular |
| satire | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Standard feminine noun ending in -a; plural is 'satire'.