pantomime Synonyms
pantomime Meaning
pantomime (n)
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
pantomime (v)
act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
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.
pantomime (a.)
Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.
pantomime Sentence Examples
- The deaf actor skillfully conveyed the story through pantomime, using gestures and body language.
- During the annual school play, the students rehearsed their pantomime routine tirelessly.
- The mime artist's performance was a captivating display of physical expression through pantomime.
- The children engaged in a game of pantomime, taking turns to silently act out different words or phrases.
- The pantomime horse was a clever creation, using a blanket and sticks to depict movement.
- The performance featured a graceful pas de deux executed through pantomime.
- The pantomime act relied heavily on timing and coordination to convey meaning.
- The museum hosted a silent film screening accompanied by a live pantomime performance.
- The puppet show incorporated pantomime to bring the characters to life on stage.
- The pantomime of a sleeping cat was a realistic and humorous depiction of feline behavior.
FAQs About the word 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
sign, motion, mime,gesture,gesticulate, nod, signal, wave, relate, flourish
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The deaf actor skillfully conveyed the story through pantomime, using gestures and body language.
During the annual school play, the students rehearsed their pantomime routine tirelessly.
The mime artist's performance was a captivating display of physical expression through pantomime.
The children engaged in a game of pantomime, taking turns to silently act out different words or phrases.
