Synonyms for

Cartoon

Verb / kɑ:ˈrtu:n / Another word for cartoon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A humorous or satirical drawing or comic strip.

Synonyms & similar words

animatedcartoon toon sketch comic animation caricature sketch drawing illustration strip toon cel

Synonyms by register

Formal

caricature illustration drawing sketch

Informal

comic toon doodle animation

Literary

grotesque fable allegory

Antonyms

photograph realism documentary seriousness verisimilitude naturalism

Common collocations

  • animated cartoon
  • political cartoon
  • cartoon character
  • cartoon strip
  • cartoon network
  • cartoon violence
  • cartoonishly simple

Word family

noun cartoon
verb cartoonize
adjective cartoonish

Usage note

While 'cartoon' can refer to a drawing, it most commonly refers to an animated film or series. Be mindful of context when using the term.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite cartoon character is Mickey Mouse.
  2. I like to draw cartoons in my free time.
  3. The newspaper has a section with political cartoons.
  4. My little sister loves to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings.
  5. The museum had an exhibit of classic cartoons.

Quotes

  • A cartoon is a rather fragile thing. It can be killed by a sly look or a yawn. - Charles Addams
  • A cartoonist is a writer with a sense of humor. - Max Eastman
  • I think it's important for a cartoonist to develop a vocabulary of symbols and images that are easily recognized and carry a lot of meaning. - Jim Woodring

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