Satyrical
/səˈtɪr.ɪ.kəl/noun
Relating to or characteristic of a satyr, the woodland creature of Greek mythology.
Did you know?Although satyrical and satirical look nearly identical, satire does not descend from satyr; English satire comes through Latin satura, meaning a mixed dish or medley.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σάτυρος (sátyros)
“A woodland mythological being, traditionally depicted as part-human and part-animal.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
σατυρικός (saty rikós)
“Of or relating to a satyr.”
Late Latin
Latin
satyricus
“Pertaining to satyrs or to a satyr-play.”
16th–17th Century
English
satyric
“Relating to satyrs; also associated with the satyr-play.”
17th–18th Century
English
satyrical
“Satyr-like or characteristic of a satyr.”
Modern English
English
satyrical
“Rare adjective meaning relating to or resembling a satyr.”
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