mimic

Speech parts

1. mimic - Noun

2. mimic - Adjective

3. mimic - Verb

4. mimic - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Alt. of Mimical

One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.

To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.

To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

imitate counterfeit mimicker echo mime ape copy mirror reproduce simulate parody replicate emulate mock impersonate
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Antonyms

registrar original natural real true direct
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Hypernyms

copy simulate imitate impersonator imitator

Phrases with the word

mimic glass lizard feathered mimic avian mimic bumblebee mimic fly bee mimic fly honeybee mimic fly

Derivatives

mimicked mimicking

Examples

Cunning... is but the low mimic of wisdom. Plato

Cunning is only the mimic of discretion, and may pass upon weak men in the same manner as vivacity is often mistaken for wit, and gravity for wisdom. Joseph Addison

Man is a mimic animal, happiest acting a part, needing a mask to tell the truth. Subhash Kak

Gay unions, what is that about? I haven't been invited to any ceremonies, and I wouldn't go anyway. The idea that gay people have to mimic what obviously doesn't work for straight people any more... I think is a bit tragic. I am looking forward to gay divorces. Boy George

Human intelligence is a reflection of the intelligence that produces everything. In knowing, we are simply extending the intelligence that comes to and constitutes us. We mimic the mind of God, so to speak. Or better, we continue and extend it. Huston Smith

The crow wanted to mimic the pigeon's walk and forgot his own. Algerian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

mimiamb mimiambic mimiambus mimic beetle mimic function mimic glass lizard