Travesty (Noun)
Meaning 1
A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The play was a travesty of a historical drama, exaggerating the characters' flaws for comedic effect.
- The film's portrayal of a serious social issue was a travesty, reducing it to a series of ridiculous stereotypes.
- The TV show's take on a classic novel was a travesty, turning the serious themes into absurd and over-the-top parodies.
- The comedian's stand-up routine was a travesty of a eulogy, making light of the deceased's quirks and flaws.
- The satirical musical was a travesty of a serious opera, using ridiculous lyrics and situations to poke fun at the original.