Clownishly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คก
clownishly
[ หklaสnษชสli ]
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:
๐ต๐น como um palhaรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฐ เคเฅ เคคเคฐเคน
๐ฉ๐ช wie ein Clown
๐ฎ๐ฉ seperti badut
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบ ะบะปะพัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ jak klaun
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅๅธซใฎใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre clownesque
๐ช๐ธ de manera payasa
๐น๐ท palyaรงo gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด๋์ฒ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุซู ุงูู ูุฑุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ jako klaun
๐ธ๐ฐ ako klaun
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฐไธไธๆ ท
๐ธ๐ฎ kot klovn
๐ฎ๐ธ eins og klaufi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะปะพัะฝะดะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ แช แะปะพแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sirk artisti kimi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.