Definition

Capable of being mocked or ridiculed in a humorous way.

Example

The politician's actions were so absurd that they were satirizable in the comedy show.

Conversation

I really think some politicians are quite satirizable.

Totally! Their actions just scream for some mockery.

Yeah, it's almost like they want to be the punchline.

Exactly! It makes for some entertaining comedy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Satirizable → It is formed from "satire" (from Latin *satira*, meaning a medley or a mixture, often used to refer to a genre of literature that criticizes or mocks) and "-izable" (meaning capable of being). The word "satirizable" means capable of being criticized or mocked in a satirical manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'satire' as a way to criticize or mock, and remember that 'satirizable' means something that can be made fun of or critiqued in that way.

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