mock-heroic

Speech parts

1. mock-heroic - Noun

2. mock-heroic - Adjective

Meaning

a satirical imitation of heroic verse

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

lampoon bardic broad comic dramatic cartoon epic joke satire exaggerated ridicule irony comical roast farce
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Antonyms

low blue normal actual serious ordinary
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Hypernyms

imitation caricature impersonation

Examples

Campbell's manly, mock-heroic posturing is perfectly in keeping with the director's droll outlook." citation Desson Howe, in this review for The Washington Post praised the film's style: "Bill Pope's cinematography is gymnastic and appropriately frenetic. Source: Internet

It was thus a late debut that brought the extraordinary success of this strophe, which Krasicki would incorporate as part of song IX in his mock-heroic poem, Myszeida (Mouseiad, 1775). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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