📖 Definitions of "Antic"
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A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
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A caricature.
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(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
- 4
A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
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To perform antics, caper.
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To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
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To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
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Playful, funny, absurd
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Grotesque, incongruous.
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Grotesque, bizarre
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Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
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Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
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Designating a style of type.
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Embossed without gilt.
🔄 Synonyms of "Antic"
11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| grotesquenoun | Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way. |
| strangenoun | Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation. |
| unusualnoun | Not usual, out of the ordinary. |
| capernoun | A prank or practical joke. |
| fantasticnoun | Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier). |
| fantasticalnoun | Of or pertaining to fantasy. |
| jokenoun | Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness. |
| tricknoun | Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle. |
| pranknoun | A practical joke or mischievous trick. |
| clown aroundverb | To have fun in an irresponsible manner. |
| clownnoun | A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Antic"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| jokenoun | Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness. |
| pranknoun | A practical joke or mischievous trick. |
| capernoun | A prank or practical joke. |
| clown aroundverb | To have fun in an irresponsible manner. |
| tricknoun | Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle. |
| grotesquenoun | Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way. |
| strangenoun | Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation. |
| fantasticalnoun | Of or pertaining to fantasy. |
| clownnoun | A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig. |
| fantasticnoun | Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier). |
| unusualnoun | Not usual, out of the ordinary. |
| frolicnoun | (intransitive) To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly. |
| zanynoun | Unusual and awkward in a funny, comical manner; outlandish; clownish. |
| shenanigannoun | (intransitive) To play a deceitful confidence trick; also, to carry out an act of mischief. |
| didonoun | (slang, regional) A fuss, a row. |
| escapadenoun | A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention. |
| monkeyshinenoun | A puerile prank or trick. |
| larknoun | Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae. |
| bouffonnerienoun | — |
| anticky | Given to antics; clownish; playful. |
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