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Clownish: meaning, definitions and examples

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clownish

 

[ หˆklaสŠnษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavioral traits

Clownish refers to behavior or traits that are characteristic of a clown, often associated with being silly, amusing, or buffoonish. It describes an individual who is overly playful or comical, sometimes in a way that seeks to entertain or provoke laughter.

Synonyms

buffoonish, comic, jocular, playful, zany.

Examples of usage

  • His clownish antics made the party lively.
  • She had a clownish sense of humor that always brightened the room.
  • The child's clownish performance drew applause from the audience.
  • Despite his serious job, he often displayed clownish behavior.
  • Her clownish personality made her the life of the gathering.

Translations

Translations of the word "clownish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น palhaรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹เค•เคฐเฅ‹เค‚ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช clownhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyanyi badut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะพัƒะฝััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klaunowski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“ๅŒ–ๅธซใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de clown

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de payaso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท palyaรงoya benzer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๋Œ€ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ู…ู‡ุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klaunskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klaunskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐไธ‘่ˆฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klovnasto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญflalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะปะพัƒะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒฃแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kloลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de payaso

Etymology

The term 'clownish' originates from the word 'clown', which dates back to the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English 'clowne' meaning a rustic or peasant. Initially referring to a simple rustic character in comedy, clowns have evolved into figures of amusement often associated with circuses, theater, and children's entertainment. The suffix '-ish' means 'having the character of' or 'like', thus forming 'clownish' to describe behaviors reminiscent of clowns. This adjective captures the essence of frivolity and humor that is often linked to the impractical and silly antics of these performers.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,751 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.