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burlesque Synonyms

Another word for burlesque

Choosing another word for burlesque depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A variety theatrical entertainment typically featuring ribald comedy, music, dance, and striptease.

Usage Example

"The historic theater was once a famous venue for vaudeville and vaudeville."

Strong
vaudeville
cabaret
Weak
revue

• noun (Context 2)

An absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of a literary or dramatic work; a parody.

Usage Example

"His latest novel is a clever parody of Victorian gothic romances."

Strongest
parody
travesty
caricature
Strong
spoof
lampoon
satire
send-up
pastiche
takeoff

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to or characteristic of a theatrical burlesque or an absurdly exaggerated parody.

Usage Example

"The actors delivered a parodic rendition of the solemn historical drama."

Strongest
parodic
Strong
satirical
farcical
mocking
ludicrous

• verb (Context 4)

To imitate in an absurd or comically exaggerated way so as to ridicule or parody.

Usage Example

"The comedian burlesqued the pompous mannerisms of the local politicians."

Strongest
parody
lampoon
caricature
Strong
travesty
spoof
satirize
mock
send up
ridicule

Opposites of burlesque

The opposite of burlesque shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

revere
solemn
serious
flatter
homage
earnest
tribute
praise
See all opposites of burlesque

• Nearby Words

burka
burkina faso
burlap
burlesque
burliness
burly
burma

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Burlesque. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/burlesque
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