clownery
- noun
- /ˈklaʊnəri/
:
arte del payaso
- He studied clownery to perfect his comic timing and physical humor for stage shows.
Examples
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Modern clownery often combines traditional slapstick with creative storytelling.
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The children's party was filled with clownery and laughter.
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The children's laughter filled the tent during the performer's hilarious clownery at the circus.
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His clownery entertained the audience for hours.
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In the hospital, the performers engaged in clownery to bring smiles and laughter to the children.
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The circus show featured amazing clownery that had the audience laughing throughout the performance.
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During the charity event, the clowns showcased their clownery skills, entertaining guests with funny skits.
Synonyms
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A funny event or series of events that makes people laugh
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3.2
Acting in a silly way to make people laugh
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Clown-like, silly actions meant to make people laugh
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Full of clumsy, noisy actions meant to make people laugh
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A silly performance like a clown act that makes people laugh
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A quality that makes people laugh
Behaving in a silly, playful way like a clown to make people laugh
Funny or silly actions that try to make people laugh
A liking for doing playful, slightly naughty tricks on other people
Antonyms
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A calm, quiet way of behaving that shows you are thinking about important things
How Entertaining
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Clownery comes from clown and the ending -ery, which can mean 'the art or practice of'—like cookery is 'the art of cooking'. So clownery can mean 'the art or performance of being a clown', with comic acts and playful tricks.