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Caricature

Verb / ˈkerʌkʌtʃɜ: / Another word for caricature — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A caricature is a drawing or description that exaggerates someone's features or characteristics to make them look funny or absurd.

Synonyms & similar words

impersonation imitation ape cartoon sketch portrait depiction likeness representation image picture drawing painting illustration rendering mimicry imitation parody satire lampoon burlesque mockery ridicule

Example sentences

  1. The cartoonist drew a caricature of the politician for the newspaper.
  2. The comedian did a hilarious caricature of the president on TV.
  3. The art exhibit featured many different caricatures of famous people.
  4. The artist made a caricature of her friend as a birthday gift.
  5. The book had many caricatures of animals that made the children laugh.

Quotes

  • 'A caricature is putting the face of a joke on the body of a truth.' - Joseph Conrad
  • 'A caricature is a portrait that exaggerates and distorts the essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness.' - Tom Richmond
  • 'Caricature is the tribute which mediocrity pays to genius.' - Oscar Wilde

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