caricatures

Meanings

• noun

  An exaggerated representation of a person or thing, typically for comic effect.

  - "The political cartoonist created a caricature of the president."
  - "The caricature of the famous painter, with his bushy mustache and beret, was easily recognizable."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caricatures
caricatured , matured , narrated , satire

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Variants

List of all variants of caricatures that leads to same result
caricatural , caricature , caricatures , caricaturist , caricaturists , caricatured , caricaturing , self-caricature , self-caricatures

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Etymology

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derived from the Italian word 'caricare' meaning 'to load', possibly because a caricature is 'loaded' with exaggerated features.

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Trivia

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1. The first known political caricature appeared in the 15th century.

2. The term 'caricature' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

3. Caricatures were popular during the French Revolution and were used to criticize the ruling class.

4. The famous political cartoonist Thomas Nast is credited with helping to elect presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes through his caricatures.

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Related Concepts

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1. satire: A form of literature, art, or comedy that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. parody: A work that imitates the style of another work, often with deliberate exaggeration or mockery for comedic effect.

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Culture

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Caricatures have been used throughout history for various purposes, including political commentary, social satire, and entertainment. They have been a popular form of expression in literature, art, and cartooning.

How to Memorize "caricatures"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a drawing or painting that exaggerates certain features of a person or thing. Imagine the details and exaggerations that make the caricature unique.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caricature' with the image of an exaggerated drawing or painting. Remember the comic effect and the purpose of the exaggeration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crazy Art I Create' to remember the definition of caricature. The 'C' stands for 'Comic', 'R' for 'Representation', 'A' for 'Art', 'I' for 'Imitate', and 'C' for 'Create'.

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