Describes speech, writing, or attitude that uses humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock. Often used in literary or critical contexts.
彼の風刺的なコメントにみんなが笑った。
Everyone laughed at his sarcastic comment.
This novel depicts society in a satirical way.
From 風刺 (satire) + 的 (-like, -ish). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a straightforward combination of these elements.