Caricatural is an adjective that refers to something that is overly exaggerated or distorted in a way that mocks its subject. Its antonym, therefore, is a word that describes something that is realistic and accurate. The opposite of caricatural can be depicted by words such as natural, ordinary, genuine, and authentic. These words describe something that is true to life and not distorted to the point of becoming a parody. Other antonyms for caricatural may also include words like subdued, understated and restrained, which indicate a more subtle approach to portraying a subject rather than exaggerating or satirizing it.