caricature

[CarĀ·i*ca*ture]

To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.

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An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.

Noun
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

Verb
represent in or produce a caricature of; "The drawing caricatured the President"


v. t.
An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.

v. t.
A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody.

v. t.
To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.


Caricature

Car"i*ca*ture , n. [It. caricatura, fr. caricare to charge, overload, exaggerate. See Charge, v. t.] 1. An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture. 2. A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody. [Formerly written caricatura.]
The truest likeness of the prince of French literature will be the one that has most of the look of a caricature.
A grotesque caricature of virtue.

Caricature

Car"i*ca*ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Caricatured ; p. pr. & vb. n. Caricaturing.] To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.
He could draw an ill face, or caricature a good one, with a masterly hand.

An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.

To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.

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Usage Examples

It's very easy for me to say what success is. I think success is connecting with an audience who understands you and having a dialogue with them. I think success is continuing to push yourself forward creatively and not sort of becoming a caricature of yourself.

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Other Usage Examples

A caricature is putting the face of a joke on the body of a truth.

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