cartoon characters

Drawn fictional people

Cartoon characters are the fictional figures appearing in animated films, television shows, comic strips, and other illustrated media.

They range from simple line drawings to elaborately rendered digital creations, and often possess exaggerated features or abilities that would be impossible in real life.

Some cartoon characters—Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, SpongeBob SquarePants—have become cultural icons recognized worldwide.

Kids often dress as their favorite cartoon characters for Halloween.

Opposites
medium of representation

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Famous cinema actors

stage actors · theatrical performers · puppets · method actors · stunt performers

ontological status

cartoon charactersreal people

historical figures · public figures · celebrities · newsmakers

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G