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CLOWNISH Synonyms

8 synonyms for clownish. (exact relations)
0 hypernym for clownish. (close relations)

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buffoonish

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• like a clown

zany

adjective

adj

noun

• a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect

• a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

• like a clown

comical

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• arousing or provoking laughter

foolish

adjective

adj

adjective

• devoid of good sense or judgment

adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

funny

adjective

adj

noun

• an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)

adjective satellite

• arousing or provoking laughter

• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

• not as expected

• experiencing odd bodily sensations

humorous

adjective

adj

adjective

• full of or characterized by humor

slapstick

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes

• acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone

adjective satellite

• characterized by horseplay and physical action

clownlike

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• like a clown

Alternatives for BUFFOONISH

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