Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who creates caricatures: A caricaturist is an artist who specializes in drawing caricatures, which are portraits that exaggerate or distort a person's distinctive features for comic or satirical effect.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The political caricaturist was known for his sharp and humorous depictions of senators.
  • She hired a caricaturist to draw funny pictures of the guests at her wedding.

Advanced Usage

• "to work as a caricaturist": to have the job of creating caricatures.
  • After graduating from art school, he began to work as a caricaturist for a major newspaper.

Variants and Related Words

• Caricature (n): A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesque effect.
  • The magazine published a cruel caricature of the prime minister.
• Caricature (v): To make or give a caricature of; to represent in a caricature.
  • The cartoonist often caricatures famous celebrities.

Synonyms

• Cartoonist: An artist who draws cartoons, which can include caricatures.
• Satirist: A person who uses satire, often in writing or art, to criticize people or ideas.

Related Phrases

• Political caricaturist: A caricaturist who focuses on satirizing politicians and political events.
  • The political caricaturist's work often sparked controversy.

Noun

1. someone who parodies in an exaggerated manner