Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An animated or illustrated visual work, often used for entertainment or humor.
Cartoon
/kɑːˈtuːn/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
My brother watches cartoons every morning.That cartoon made me laugh out loud.
Etymology:
Derived from the French word carton, meaning strong, heavy paper, it gained the current sense in Italian during the 1670s as cartone, referring to an artist's preliminary sketch. In the 19th century, the word evolved to describe humorous illustrations.
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