Alice in Wonderland
caricature
Noun
exaggerated representation of someone for humorous effect
Johnny Depp turns the one-dimensional Mad Hatter caricature into a nuanced, if orange-coiffed, paragon tormented by the effects of mercury poisoning.
coiffed
Adjective
hair cut or arranged, typically in an elaborate way
Johnny Depp turns the one-dimensional Mad Hatter caricature into a nuanced, if orange-coiffed, paragon tormented by the effects of mercury poisoning.
ghoulishness
Noun
showing morbid fascination with death or repulsive things
With the usual Burtonesque ghoulishness, the Red Queen (whose favorite retort is "Off with their heads!") has a moat filled with bobbing noggins.
maroon
Adjective
dark brownish to purplish red color
Tim Burton's Mad Hatter takes on a dark quality with sensual shades of black and maroon velvet.
neon
Adjective
extremely bright or vivid
The Mad Hatter's face, surrounded by frizzy neon colored hair, is a ghostly pale save for dramatic pink cheeks and dark pink rings under the eyes.
noggin
Noun
person's head
With the usual Burtonesque ghoulishness, the Red Queen (whose favorite retort is "Off with their heads!") has a moat filled with bobbing noggins.
nuanced
Noun
having deep shades of meaning, esp. in performance or artistic expression
Johnny Depp turns the one-dimensional Mad Hatter caricature into a nuanced, if orange-coiffed, paragon tormented by the effects of mercury poisoning.
paragon
Noun
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example
Johnny Depp turns the one-dimensional Mad Hatter caricature into a nuanced, if orange-coiffed, paragon tormented by the effects of mercury poisoning.
retort
Noun
quick and often witty reply to a question or remark
With the usual Burtonesque ghoulishness, the Red Queen (whose favorite retort is "Off with their heads!") has a moat filled with bobbing noggins.
tormented
Adjective
experiencing severe physical or mental suffering
Johnny Depp turns the one-dimensional Mad Hatter caricature into a nuanced, if orange-coiffed, paragon tormented by the effects of mercury poisoning.
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