clownish
clownish · more clownish · most clownish
Resembling or characteristic of a circus clownResembling or characteristic of a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.
/ˈklaʊnɪʃ/
» Your clownish antics do not amuse me.
Meaning
3 sensesResembling or characteristic of a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.
(archaic)Pertaining to peasants; rustic.
(archaic)Uncultured, boorish; rough, coarse.
More definitions
- like a clown
Examples
2 sentencesYour clownish antics do not amuse me.
I am not amused by your clownish antics.
Translations
4 languagesForms
more clownish, most clownish| Comparative | more clownish Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most clownish Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- like a clown:buffoonishclownlikezany
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form