satirical
adj.using humor, irony, or exaggeration to show that someone or something is foolish or bad. You often see this in books or shows that make fun of politicians or society.
adj.utilising irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose and criticise human vice or folly. Often used to describe literary or artistic works that mock social institutions or public figures.
“The show is a satirical look at modern politics.”
“The magazine is famous for its satirical cartoons that mock the greed of corporate executives.”
“Swift's essay remains a masterpiece of satirical writing, using a cold, logical tone to highlight the absurdity and cruelty of contemporary social policies.”
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe creative works, such as 'satirical novel' or 'satirical sketch'.
While 'satiric' is a valid variant, 'satirical' is the much more common form used by native speakers to describe creative works.
“Led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the movement spread through memes, livestreams and Instagram reels before evolving into a force strong enough to make a federal minister resign.”
“It was this comment that led to the birth of Cockroach Janta Party, an online satirical movement, which saw millions of students and young people sign up.”
From satire + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.