caricatura
- A representation, especially in art, in which the distinctive features or peculiarities of a subject are exaggerated to produce a comic or grotesque effect. nounThe artist's caricatura of the politician exaggerated his large ears and toothy grin.In the caricatura, the celebrity's fashion choices were humorously overemphasized.
- A distortion or imitation of someone or something that is so exaggerated or inferior as to appear ridiculous. nounThe movie was criticized for being a caricatura of the original story, lacking depth and nuance.His attempt at a French accent was more of a caricatura than a genuine effort.