parodic

/ˈpærədɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling parody; imitative and mocking in a humorous way.

“The comedian’s parodic rendition of the pop song poked fun at its original meaning.”

2. noun

a parody or imitation of a particular style or genre.

“The film was a clever parodic take on the action movie genre.”

3. adverb

in a parodic manner or style.

“The comedian performed parodically, making fun of the audience’s expectations.”

Synonyms

  • humorous
  • imitative
  • ironic
  • mocking
  • parodying

Antonyms

  • genuine
  • literal
  • serious