Word
satirist
US/ˈsætɝəst/
UK/sˈætɪɹˌɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who uses humor to criticize powerful people, bad rules, or silly behavior.
n. a writer or performer who uses irony, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize politics, society, or human folly.
Examples
“The satirist makes people laugh at bad politicians.”
“The late-night satirist opened his show with a sketch mocking the new tax plan.”
“A great satirist walks a fine line between comedy and criticism, forcing audiences to laugh at truths they would rather ignore.”
Examples
simple
“The satirist makes people laugh at bad politicians.”
contextual
“The late-night satirist opened his show with a sketch mocking the new tax plan.”
complex
“A great satirist walks a fine line between comedy and criticism, forcing audiences to laugh at truths they would rather ignore.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “satirist” in context.
Verb
01. censor satirist
“The authorities tried to censor the satirist after his viral sketch.”
verb + noun
02. hail satirist
“Critics hailed the young satirist as the voice of her generation.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. biting satirist
“He is known as a biting satirist who spares no politician.”
adj + noun
04. celebrated satirist
“The celebrated satirist sold out theatres with his sharp political revue.”
adj + noun
05. fearless satirist
“The fearless satirist continued to criticize the regime despite threats.”
adj + noun
06. political satirist
“The political satirist mocked the election campaign in his nightly show.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. career as satirist
“He began his career as a satirist writing sketches for radio.”
noun + prep + noun
08. a biting political satirist
“The show hired a biting political satirist to front its election coverage.”
09. a career as a satirist
“After university, he built a career as a satirist in stand-up clubs.”
10. a celebrated contemporary satirist
“She is now regarded as a celebrated contemporary satirist.”
11. become a target for satirists
“The scandalous mayor quickly became a target for satirists.”
12. lampooned by a satirist
“The new law was lampooned by a satirist on national television.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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