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Clownishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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clownishly

 

[ หˆklaสŠnษชสƒli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behavior

Clownishly refers to behaving in a way that is characteristic of a clown, such as being silly, exaggerated, or comical. This adverb often implies a lack of seriousness and a tendency to entertain or provoke laughter.

Synonyms

funny, ridiculous, silly

Examples of usage

  • He danced clownishly at the party, making everyone laugh.
  • She told the story clownishly, adding exaggerated gestures.
  • The children acted clownishly during the play, delighting the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "clownishly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น como um palhaรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹เค•เคฐ เค•เฅ€ เคคเคฐเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wie ein Clown

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti badut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบ ะบะปะพัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jak klaun

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“ๅŒ–ๅธซใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre clownesque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera payasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท palyaรงo gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๋Œ€์ฒ˜๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ู…ู‡ุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jako klaun

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ako klaun

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒๅฐไธ‘ไธ€ๆ ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kot klovn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eins og klaufi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะปะพัƒะฝะดะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒช แƒ™ะปะพแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sirk artisti kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera payasa

Etymology

The term 'clown' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French 'cloun', which meant a rustic or peasant. This word was likely influenced by similar terms in Dutch and Scandinavian languages that referred to someone who was awkward or simple-minded. The transformation of 'clown' into its contemporary meaning began in the 16th century, becoming associated with the comedic performer seen in theatrical settings. The suffix '-ishly' was added to create the adverb 'clownishly', imbuing the word with a sense of manner or style derived from the behavior typical of clowns. As the role of clowns in entertainment evolved, particularly with the rise of circuses and comedic theater, the term gained popularity, representing not just physical comedy but also the spirit of playfulness and absurdity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,682, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.