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Mime

/maɪm/

A form of acting without words; pantomime.

📖 Definitions of "Mime"

noun
  1. 1

    A form of acting without words; pantomime.

  2. 2

    A pantomime actor.

  3. 3

    A classical theatrical entertainment in the form of farce.

  4. 4

    A performer of such a farce.

verb
  1. 1

    To mimic.

  2. 2

    To act without words.

  3. 3

    To represent an action or object through gesture, without the use of sound.

🔄 Synonyms of "Mime"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
pantomimenoun(UK) A traditional theatrical entertainment, originally based on the commedia dell'arte, but later aimed mostly at children and involving physical comedy, topical jokes, call and response, and fairy-tale plots.
pantomimistnounOne who engages in pantomime.
mummernounA person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.
pantomimernounA pantomime performer.
dumb shownoun(theater) A performance during which the players do not speak; mime.
mimernounSomeone who mimes during a performance of a song

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Mime"

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WordDefinition
pantomimistnounOne who engages in pantomime.
pantomimernounA pantomime performer.
pantomimenoun(UK) A traditional theatrical entertainment, originally based on the commedia dell'arte, but later aimed mostly at children and involving physical comedy, topical jokes, call and response, and fairy-tale plots.
dumb shownoun(theater) A performance during which the players do not speak; mime.
mummernounA person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.
copycatnoun(informal, derogatory) One who imitates or plagiarizes others' work.
samenounA town in Tanzania.
marcelnounA hairstyle characterized by deep waves made by a curling iron.
apernounSomeone who apes something
muteNot having the power of speech; dumb.
mimodramanounThe performance of a dramatic work through mime.
mimicnounA person who practices mimicry; especially:
mimestrynounThe performance art of miming, as done by a mime.
mimesternounA performer of mime.
mummeringnounSynonym of mumming (“pantomime”).
motionnoun(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
masquenounA facial mask.
masknounA cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
persona mutanoun(theater) A nonspeaking role, a silent actor.
masqueradenounAn assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

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