Juvenalian
- noun
- /ˌjuːvəˈneɪliən/
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- His Juvenalian style left readers shocked, as he boldly criticized societal norms and expectations.
Examples
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The novel is filled with Juvenalian critiques of modern politics, exposing the hypocrisy of powerful leaders.
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Many comedians today use Juvenalian humor to address social issues with a sharp, scornful wit.
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If there were only one topic in our modern society deserving of Juvenalian satire, then this is it.
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On a quest to be authentic in my motherhood, sisterhood, and daughterhood, but I can tend to become Juvenalian sometimes, maybe in writing but also in life, reading Swift's "A Modest Proposal" as if I were hearing a friend speak to me about how ridiculous some ideas can become, especially when they begin to drift into reality, mocking all of us really...
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Synonyms
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A person, often a writer or comedian, who uses humor and irony to criticize people and ideas
A person who examines something cruelly to find faults
A person who laughs at others and says cruel things about them
Surface Forms
Etymology
Juvenalian as a noun comes from the Roman poet Juvenal and means a writer who uses bitter, scornful satire to criticize people or society.