Pantomimic: meaning, definitions and examples
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pantomimic
[ ˌpæn.təˈmaɪ.mɪk ]
performance art
Pantomimic refers to a style of performance that conveys meaning through gestures, expressions, and body movements without the use of spoken language. It is often associated with theatrical performances that aim to entertain through exaggerated physical action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The actor's pantomimic movements captivated the audience.
- Children enjoyed the pantomimic storytelling during the festival.
- She delivered a pantomimic performance that left everyone in stitches.
Translations
Translations of the word "pantomimic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pantomímico
🇮🇳 पेंटोमाइमिक
🇩🇪 pantomimisch
🇮🇩 pantomim
🇺🇦 пантонімічний
🇵🇱 pantomimiczny
🇯🇵 パントマイムの
🇫🇷 pantomimique
🇪🇸 pantomímico
🇹🇷 pantomimik
🇰🇷 팬토마임의
🇸🇦 ببغائي
🇨🇿 pantomimický
🇸🇰 pantomimický
🇨🇳 哑剧的
🇸🇮 pantomimičen
🇮🇸 pantomímískur
🇰🇿 пантамимикалық
🇬🇪 პანტომიმური
🇦🇿 pantomimik
🇲🇽 pantomímico
Etymology
The term 'pantomimic' is derived from the word 'pantomime', which has its roots in ancient Greek. The Greek word 'pantomimos' translates to 'one who acts all', combining 'pan-' meaning 'all' and 'mimos', meaning 'imitator' or 'actor'. It was used to describe performers who could enact all sorts of characters and situations without speaking. Over time, as theater evolved, the art of pantomime developed into a distinct form of performance characterized by silent storytelling through physical movements. The use of pantomime has remained popular throughout history, finding its place in various cultures and theatrical traditions, particularly in children's entertainment and informal performances.