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(bur-lesque) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a comic or dramatic work that exaggerates for humor.

Example Sentence

He acted in a burlesque.

More Example Sentences

They enjoyed the burlesque for its humor.

Synonyms

parody; satire; spoof

Antonyms

seriousness

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Rhymes

  • beske
  • desk
  • esque
  • geske
  • jeske
  • keske
  • leske
  • meske
  • reske
  • teske
  • yeske

  • burlesque
  • grotesque
  • levesque

  • kafkaesque
  • reaganesque
  • romanesque
  • statuesque
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