Caricature (Noun)
Meaning
A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The cartoonist's caricature of the politician was so exaggerated that it was almost unrecognizable.
- The comedian's stand-up routine was full of witty observations and clever caricatures of modern life.
- The artist's caricature of the celebrity was so spot-on that it was almost like looking at a photograph.
- The editorial cartoon featured a caricature of the president with a ridiculously large nose and ears.
- The sketch show's writers relied heavily on caricatures of famous historical figures to make their points.