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burlesque vs show

show vs burlesque

burlesque and show both are nouns.

burlesque is an adjective but show is not an adjective.

burlesque and show both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burlesque Yes Yes Yes No
show Yes No Yes No
As nouns, show is a hypernym of burlesque; that is, show is a word with a broader meaning than burlesque:
  • burlesque: a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
  • show: an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
burlesque (noun) show (noun)
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
something intended to communicate a particular impression
burlesque (adjective) show (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
burlesque (verb) show (verb)
make a parody of establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
provide evidence for
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
give expression to
give evidence of, as of records
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
show in, or as in, a picture
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
make visible or noticeable
be or become visible or noticeable
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Difference between burlesque and show

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