caricature — a picture, description, or imitation of a person that exaggerates certain characteristics to create a comic or grotesque effect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a picture, description, or imitation of a person that exaggerates certain characteristics to create a comic or grotesque effect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkærɪkətʃər/
Korean meaning: 특정 특징을 과장하여 우스꽝스럽게 그린 그림이나 묘사, 풍자화
Korean pronunciation: 캐-리-커-처 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- The street artist drew hilarious caricatures of tourists in just five minutes.
- His performance was such a caricature of a villain that everyone burst into laughter.
- The movie became a caricature of itself with its over-the-top action scenes.
caricature
NOUN//ˈkærɪkətʃər//
a picture, description, or imitation of a person that exaggerates certain characteristics to create a comic or grotesque effect
Exaggerated portrait for comic effect
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Origin
From Italian 'caricare' meaning 'to load' or 'to exaggerate,' derived from Latin 'carricare.' The term was applied to art that exaggerates features for humorous effect.
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“The street artist drew hilarious caricatures of tourists in just five minutes.”
“His performance was such a caricature of a villain that everyone burst into laughter.”
“The movie became a caricature of itself with its over-the-top action scenes.”
“Don't caricature your boss's habits too obviously, or you might get in trouble!”
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