carnivalesque Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- rowdyish
- uncontrollable
- uncontrolled
- unmanageable
- violent
- rollicking
- lively
- turbulent
- undisciplined
- rambunctious
- wilful
- rowdy
- rumbustious
- rampageous
- hell-raising
- exuberant
- knockabout
- uninhibited
- ruffianly
- larrikin
Weak:
- strident
- screaming
- vivacious
- unruly
- effervescent
- loudmouthed
- howling
- recalcitrant
- yelling
- obstreperous
- willful
- ungovernable
- sprightly
- wild
- tempestuous
- callithumpian
- stormy
- high-spirited
- roisterous
- clamorous
- headstrong
- unrestrained
- noisy
- vociferous
- unreserved
- rackety
- impassioned
- bubbly
- buoyant
- robustious
- openmouthed
- intractable
Strongest:
- sedate
- serene
- peaceful
- dignified
- proper
- restrained
- somber
- tranquil
- sombre
- decorous
- controlled
- sober
- solemn
- silent
- staid
- orderly
- quiet
- composed
Strong:
- calm
- reasonable
- moderate
- temperate
- noiseless
- hushed
- repressed
- subdued
- imperturbable
- placid
- constrained
- stoic
- unflappable
- inhibited
- seemly
- stoical
- stolid
- unruffled
- collected
- phlegmatic
- soundless
Weak:
carnivalesque Meaning
carnivalesque
suggestive of a carnival, marked by an often mocking or satirical challenge to authority and the traditional social hierarchy
carnivalesque Sentence Examples
- The carnivalesque atmosphere of the festival permeated the streets, with vibrant costumes and infectious laughter.
- The author's carnivalesque prose evoked a world of grotesque and irreverent characters.
- The carnivalesque spirit manifested itself in the riotous antics and temporary suspension of societal norms.
- The carnivalesque paintings of Hieronymus Bosch depicted a chaotic and surreal realm where the boundaries of reality blurred.
- The medieval carnivalesque feast was a time of excess and license, where social hierarchies were temporarily overturned.
- The postmodern carnivalesque novel challenged traditional literary conventions and embraced fragmentation and absurdity.
- The carnivalesque parade showcased the grotesque and humorous side of human nature, with exaggerated costumes and outlandish performances.
- The carnivalesque music of Eastern Europe blended traditional rhythms with elements of improvisation and chaos.
- The carnivalesque film genre explored themes of transgression, satire, and the subversion of authority.
- The carnivalesque element in modern culture often serves as a critique of social order and a celebration of the marginalized.
FAQs About the word carnivalesque
suggestive of a carnival, marked by an often mocking or satirical challenge to authority and the traditional social hierarchy
raffish, raucous, boisterous, riotous,carnival, rowdyish, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, unmanageable, violent
sedate, serene, peaceful, dignified, proper, restrained, somber, tranquil, sombre, decorous
The carnivalesque atmosphere of the festival permeated the streets, with vibrant costumes and infectious laughter.
The author's carnivalesque prose evoked a world of grotesque and irreverent characters.
The carnivalesque spirit manifested itself in the riotous antics and temporary suspension of societal norms.
The carnivalesque paintings of Hieronymus Bosch depicted a chaotic and surreal realm where the boundaries of reality blurred.
