Caricaturing: meaning, definitions and examples
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caricaturing
[ [หkษrษชหkjสrษชล] ]
artistic representation
Caricaturing refers to the creation of a caricature, which is an exaggerated portrayal of a person or thing that emphasizes specific characteristics for comic or grotesque effect. This artistic technique is often used in illustrations, political cartoons, and other forms of satire to convey humor or critique social issues.
Synonyms
mocking, parodying, satirizing.
Examples of usage
- The cartoonist is known for caricaturing politicians to highlight their flaws.
- She spent hours caricaturing her friends, making their features comically large.
- The exhibition featured artists who specialize in caricaturing famous celebrities.
- He enjoys caricaturing historical figures in a humorous style.
Translations
Translations of the word "caricaturing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caricaturar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเคฟเคเฅเคเคฐ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช karikieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ karikaturnya
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะธะบะฐััััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ karykaturowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ขจๅบใใ
๐ซ๐ท caricaturer
๐ช๐ธ caricaturizar
๐น๐ท karikatรผr yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุณู ูุงุฑููุงุชูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ karikovat
๐ธ๐ฐ karikovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎฝๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ karikirati
๐ฎ๐ธ karikatura
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัะธะบะฐัััะฐ ะถะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karikatura รงษkmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ caricaturizar
Etymology
The word 'caricature' originates from the Italian 'caricatura', which means 'a loading' or 'to load on', derived from the verb 'caricare', meaning 'to load'. The concept of caricature dates back to the early 17th century, where artists began to exaggerate certain features of their subjects to create humorous or critical representations. The practice gained popularity in Europe and became widely used in political cartoons and satirical art during the 18th and 19th centuries. Caricatures serve not only as entertainment but also as a form of social commentary, allowing artists to comment on societal norms and political situations through visual exaggeration that makes the audience laugh while provoking thought.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,381, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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