satire

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for satire

satire 🔊 /sæˈtajˌɚ/

satire : හාස්‍යය

satire : උපහාසය

satire : හාසය

satire : උපහාස රචනාව

satire : සැටයරය

satire : හස

satire definition

Adjective.

  1. A composition, generally poetical, holding up vice or folly to reprobation; a keen or severe exposure of what in public or private morals deserves rebuke; an invective poem; as, the Satires of Juvenal.
  2. Keeness and severity of remark; caustic exposure to reprobation; trenchant wit; sarcasm.