Impersonation (Noun)

Meaning 1

Imitating the mannerisms of another person.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Personation

Hypernyms

  • Playing
  • Playacting
  • Performing

Hyponyms

  • Mimicry

Related Words

  • Impersonate (verb)

Meaning 2

A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The comedian's impersonation of the president was spot on and had the audience in stitches.
  • The actor's over-the-top impersonation of the eccentric billionaire stole the show.
  • The cartoonist's impersonation of the famous celebrity in the sketch was ridiculous and hilarious.
  • The stand-up comedian's impersonation of her quirky grandmother was both endearing and hilarious.
  • The mimic's impersonation of the charismatic leader was so good it was almost eerie, but still made everyone laugh.

Synonyms

  • Imitation
  • Caricature

Hypernyms

  • Wittiness
  • Humor
  • Witticism
  • Wit

Hyponyms

  • Burlesque
  • Sendup
  • Takeoff
  • Mock-heroic
  • Travesty
  • Parody
  • Pasquinade
  • Mockery
  • Lampoon
  • Put-on
  • Send-up

Related Words

  • Impersonate (verb)

Meaning 3

Pretending to be another person.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Imposture

Hypernyms

  • Dissimulation
  • Deception
  • Dissembling

Related Words

  • Impersonate (verb)
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