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impersonation vs burlesque

burlesque vs impersonation

impersonation and burlesque both are nouns.

impersonation is not an adjective while burlesque is an adjective.

impersonation is not a verb while burlesque is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impersonation Yes No No No
burlesque Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, burlesque is a hyponym of impersonation; that is, burlesque is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impersonation:
  • impersonation: a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
  • burlesque: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
Other hyponyms of impersonation include mock-heroic, lampoon, mockery, parody, pasquinade, put-on, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty.
impersonation (noun) burlesque (noun)
imitating the mannerisms of another person a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
pretending to be another person a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
impersonation (adjective) burlesque (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
impersonation (verb) burlesque (verb)
make a parody of
Difference between impersonation and burlesque

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