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caricature | ironical |

As a verb caricature

is .

As an adjective ironical is

characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

caricature

Noun

(en noun)
  • A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.
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  • A grotesque misrepresentation.
  • * Macaulay
  • A grotesque caricature of virtue.

    Descendants

    * Tagalog: (l)

    Verb

  • To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner.
  • Derived terms

    * caricaturist

    ironical

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ironic

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  • Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
  • (obsolete) Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.
  • Derived terms

    * ironically

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