Word info Synonyms Antonyms

clownish

Speech parts

1. clownish - Adjective

2. clownish - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Of or resembling a clown, or characteristic of a clown; ungainly; awkward.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Show all synonyms

Antonyms

Show all antonyms

Examples

a buffoonish walk Source: Internet

a clownish face Source: Internet

a zany sense of humor Source: Internet

Granville cut the clownish Gobbos citation in line with neoclassical decorum ; he added a jail scene between Shylock and Antonio, and a more extended scene of toasting at a banquet scene. Source: Internet

His acting talent was eventually discovered; and he adopted the names "Maccius" (a clownish stock-character in popular farces) and "Plautus" (a term meaning either "flat-footed" or "flat-eared," like the ears of a hound). Source: Internet

Our last image – the lasting image – of Woody Harrelson as psychopath Cletus Kasady in was dominated by a clownish wig. Granted, Kletus is meant to have crazy red hair, but it didn’t fit Harrelson at all. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms