Travestied: meaning, definitions and examples
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travestied
[ trævəˈstiːd ]
literary reference
To travesty something means to represent or characterize it in a distorted or exaggerated manner, often for the purpose of ridicule. This term is often used in the context of art, literature, or performance, where serious subjects are mimicked with humorous intent. The implication is that the original work is being treated in a way that trivializes its significance or seriousness.
Synonyms
caricature, mock, parody, satirize.
Examples of usage
- The artist travestied the classic painting in a modern style.
- The comedian travestied political speeches during the show.
- His performance travestied the traditional dance form.
- The film travestied the superhero genre, making it a parody.
Translations
Translations of the word "travestied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 travestido
🇮🇳 परिवर्तित
🇩🇪 verkleidet
🇮🇩 berpakaian
🇺🇦 перевдягнений
🇵🇱 przebrany
🇯🇵 変装した
🇫🇷 travesti
🇪🇸 travestido
🇹🇷 kılık değiştirmiş
🇰🇷 변장한
🇸🇦 متنكر
🇨🇿 převlečený
🇸🇰 preoblečený
🇨🇳 伪装的
🇸🇮 preoblečen
🇮🇸 skautaður
🇰🇿 көйлек өзгертілген
🇬🇪 გადაცმული
🇦🇿 maskalanmış
🇲🇽 travestido
Etymology
The term 'travesty' originates from the Latin word 'travestire', which means 'to disguise' or 'to dress in disguise'. It combines 'trans-', meaning 'across', and 'vestire', meaning 'to dress'. In the late 16th century, the word began to take on a literary connotation, where it referred to a comic or grotesque imitation. Over time, it evolved to describe any kind of distortion or mimicry of a serious subject, especially in satire. It’s often used in literary and artistic critiques, highlighting how serious themes can be oversimplified through comedic representation. The verb form 'travestied' has been used to convey the action of creating such parodies in various forms of art and performance.