Canadian English Meaning of pantomime

pantomime

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Definitions and Meaning of pantomime in English

Wordnet

pantomime (n)

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

Wordnet

pantomime (v)

act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only

Webster

pantomime (n.)

A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.

One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.

A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.

A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.

Webster

pantomime (a.)

Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.

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pantomime

a performance using gestures and body movements without words, act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements onlyA universal mimic; an actor who

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No antonyms found.

pantometry => Pantometry, pantometer => pantometer, pantology => Pantology, pantologist => jack-of-all-trades, pantological => pantological,