antic (Meaning)
antic (n)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
antic (v)
act as or like a clown
antic (s)
ludicrously odd
antic (a.)
Old; antique.
Odd; fantastic; fanciful; grotesque; ludicrous.
antic (n.)
A buffoon or merry-andrew; one that practices odd gesticulations; the Fool of the old play.
An odd imagery, device, or tracery; a fantastic figure.
A grotesque trick; a piece of buffoonery; a caper.
A grotesque representation.
An antimask.
antic (v. t.)
To make appear like a buffoon.
antic (v. i.)
To perform antics.
Synonyms & Antonyms of antic
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Synonyms:
- droll
- screaming
- riotous
- risible
- zany
- chucklesome
- uproarious
- witty
- entertaining
- ludicrous
- killing
- laughable
- sidesplitting
- humoristic
- farcical
- playful
- hilarious
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antic Sentence Examples
- Sarah's antic behavior at the party had everyone laughing and lifted the spirits of all the guests.
- The clown's antic movements and humorous gestures entertained the children at the birthday party.
- Despite the serious nature of the meeting, John couldn't resist injecting a bit of antic humor to lighten the mood.
- The playful puppy engaged in a series of antics, chasing its tail and rolling around in pure joy.
- As the comedian continued his antic routine, the audience erupted into fits of laughter.
- The mischievous child's antic pranks kept the entire family on their toes during the weekend getaway.
- The theatrical performance featured a mix of dramatic scenes and lighthearted antics, captivating the audience's attention.
- In the midst of the tense negotiations, a diplomat's antic comment brought a moment of levity to the room.
- The circus clown's antic costume and exaggerated gestures added an extra layer of entertainment to the show.
- Despite his serious demeanor, Jack couldn't resist participating in the workplace's April Fools' Day antic, much to the delight of his colleagues.
FAQs About the word antic
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement, act as or like a clown, ludicrously oddOld; antique., Odd; fantastic; fanciful; grotesque; ludicrous.,
comedic, hysteric, funny, hysterical, comical,humorous, amusing, comic, ridiculous, droll
sedate, tragic, unsmiling, somber, tragic, earnest, sedate, lame, severe, earnest
Sarah's antic behavior at the party had everyone laughing and lifted the spirits of all the guests.
The clown's antic movements and humorous gestures entertained the children at the birthday party.
Despite the serious nature of the meeting, John couldn't resist injecting a bit of antic humor to lighten the mood.
The playful puppy engaged in a series of antics, chasing its tail and rolling around in pure joy.
