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- [pan-tuh-mahym]
- /ˈpæn təˌmaɪm/
- /ˌpæn.təʊ.ˈmɪ.mɪk/
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- [pan-tuh-mahym]
- /ˈpæn təˌmaɪm/
Definitions of pantomimic word
- noun pantomimic the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech. 1
- noun pantomimic a play or entertainment in which the performers express themselves mutely by gestures, often to the accompaniment of music. 1
- noun pantomimic significant gesture without speech. 1
- noun pantomimic an actor in dumb show, as in ancient Rome. 1
- noun pantomimic Also called Christmas pantomime. a form of theatrical spectacle common in England during the Christmas season, generally adapted from a fairy tale and including stock character types who perform songs and dances, tell jokes, etc. 1
- verb with object pantomimic to represent or express in pantomime. 1
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Origin of pantomimic
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; earlier pantomimus < Latin < Greek pantómīmos. See panto-, mime
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Parts of speech for Pantomimic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pantomimic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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