Cartoonish

Pronunciation: /kɑrˈtuːnɪʃ/

Definitions of cartoonish

adjective resembling or characteristic of a cartoon, especially in being unrealistically simplified or exaggerated

Example Sentences

A1 The cartoonish characters in the movie made the children laugh.

A2 The artist drew a cartoonish version of the city skyline.

B1 The exaggerated expressions on the characters' faces gave the film a cartoonish feel.

B2 The costume design for the play was intentionally cartoonish to match the whimsical theme.

C1 The director chose a cartoonish style for the animation to appeal to a wider audience.

C2 The artist's use of vibrant colors and exaggerated features created a truly cartoonish masterpiece.

Examples of cartoonish in a Sentence

formal The artist's use of bold lines and exaggerated features gave the painting a cartoonish quality.

informal The character in the movie looked so cartoonish, it was hilarious!

slang I love how the video game has a cartoonish vibe to it.

figurative The politician's promises seemed so cartoonish, like something out of a comic book.

Grammatical Forms of cartoonish

• past tense: cartoonished
• plural: cartoonishes
• comparative: more cartoonish
• superlative: most cartoonish
• present tense: cartoonish
• future tense: will cartoonish
• perfect tense: have cartoonished
• continuous tense: is cartoonishing
• singular: cartoonish
• positive degree: cartoonish
• infinitive: to cartoonish
• gerund: cartoonishing
• participle: cartoonished

Origin and Evolution of cartoonish

First Known Use: 1843 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cartoonish' originated from the word 'cartoon', which comes from the Italian word 'cartone' meaning 'big paper'. Cartoons were originally preparatory drawings for paintings or tapestries.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cartoonish' has evolved to describe something that resembles or is characteristic of a cartoon in a humorous or exaggerated way.