What is another word for satyric?
Pronunciation:
[ satˈɪɹɪk], [ satˈɪɹɪk], [ s_a_t_ˈɪ_ɹ_ɪ_k]
Synonyms for Satyric:
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adj.
• lecherous • libidinous • licentious • pert Other relevant words:
- Concupiscent ,
- Fescennine ,
- Goatish ,
- Greek deity ,
- Lickerish ,
- Lubricous ,
- Paphian ,
- Rakehell ,
- amoral ,
- animal ,
- bawdy ,
- bestial ,
- blue ,
- carnal ,
- crude ,
- debauched ,
- decadent ,
- degenerate ,
- depraved ,
- dirty ,
- dissolute ,
- erotic ,
- filthy ,
- fleshly ,
- foul ,
- gross ,
- hircine ,
- horny ,
- hot ,
- hypersexual ,
- immoral ,
- incontinent ,
- indecent ,
- itchy ,
- lascivious ,
- lecherous ,
- lewd ,
- libertine ,
- libidinous ,
- licentious ,
- lubricious ,
- lustful ,
- obscene ,
- offensive ,
- oversexed ,
- passionate ,
- philandering ,
- pornographic ,
- profligate ,
- prurient ,
- rakish ,
- randy ,
- raw ,
- reprobate ,
- ribald ,
- rude ,
- ruttish ,
- rutty ,
- salacious ,
- satyrical ,
- scurrilous ,
- sensual ,
- sexual ,
- sexy ,
- smutty ,
- suggestive ,
- unchaste ,
- unvirtuous ,
- wanton ,
- wild .
How to use "Satyric" in context?
The term "satyric" comes from the ancient Greek word satyrus, meaning a comic figure who comically describes his life or misfortunes. Satyrs were often portrayed in paintings and sculptures with long, ear-length hair and goatlike features. They were also known for their drunkenness and revelry. The term "satyric" can be used to describe any kind of writing that is humorous and describes a fun-filled life. Satyric literature can be found in all literary traditions, but it is particularly common in greek and Roman antiquity. The examples most commonly cited are the works of Homer and Horace.
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