pantomiming
ˈpæntəmaɪmɪŋ
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Definition of pantomiming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
expressionRarethe act of expressing without wordsRare
  • Her pantomiming conveyed the message clearly.
gesturing miming
2.
silent performanceRareUKthe act of performing without speakingRareUK
  • Pantomiming requires skill in expressing emotions.
acting gesturing mime

Adjective

1.
performanceRareexpressing through gestures without speakingRare
  • The pantomiming actor captivated the audience with his silent performance.
gesturing miming
2.
theaterRarerelated to a performance using silent gesturesRare
  • The pantomiming scene was the highlight of the theatrical show.
gestural mimicry
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Origin of pantomiming

Greek, pantomimos (imitator of all)

Examples of pantomiming in a sentence

  • The actor's pantomiming brought the silent film to life.
  • The actor's pantomiming captivated the audience.
  • Pantomiming can convey complex stories without words.
  • The pantomiming clown entertained the children at the party.
  • Her pantomiming skills were praised by the director.
  • The pantomiming actors captivated the audience.

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  1. French:pantomime, pantomimique, ...
  2. German:Pantomime, pantomimisch, ...
  3. Italian:pantomima, mimico, ...
  4. Spanish:pantomima, mimando, ...
  5. Portuguese:pantomima, gestual, ...
  6. Chinese:哑剧表演, 哑剧的, ...
  7. Japanese:パントマイム, パントマイムをする, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْبِيرٌ إِيمَائِيٌّ, إِيمَائِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּנְטוֹמִימָה, מְמַחֶזֶה בְּלָא דִּבּוּר, ...
  10. Russian:пантомима, пантомимический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пантоміма, жестовий, ...
  12. Hindi:मूकाभिनय, मूक अभिनय, ...
pantomime UK
ˈpæntəˌmaɪm

Definition of pantomime - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
theaterUKtraditional UK Christmas play with humor and musicUK
  • We watched a pantomime at the theater last Christmas.
performance play show
2.
expressive gestureUKexaggerated expression or action to convey meaningUK
  • He used pantomime to show his frustration when he couldn't find the right words..
gesture mime mimicry
3.
performanceUKtheatrical performance using gestures and expressions without speechUK
  • The actors performed a pantomime that conveyed the story beautifully..
gesticulation mime mimicry
4.
chaosRareUKchaotic or farcical situationRareUK
  • The meeting turned into a pantomime of confusion.
charade farce

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
entertainmentUKentertain others by silent gestures or actionsUK
  • The clown pantomimed a funny story for the kids.
gesture mime
2.
communicationUKmake a gesture without speakingUK
  • He pantomimed his request for silence.
gesture mime
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Expressions with pantomime

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chaotic or absurd situation
What a pantomime this meeting has become!
two people in a horse costume
The pantomime horse entertained the children at the party.
man dressed as a woman in a play
The pantomime dame made everyone laugh with her funny dance.

Origin of pantomime

Greek, pantos (all) + mimos (imitator)

Examples of pantomime in a sentence

  • Every year, the local theater puts on a pantomime.
  • The actor's pantomime had the audience in stitches.
  • Her pantomime of a bird in flight was mesmerizing.
  • The pantomime was a hit among the children.
  • She enjoyed the pantomime more than the actual play.
  • The event descended into a pantomime of errors.

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  1. French:spectacle de pantomime, mimer, ...
  2. German:Weihnachtspantomime, pantomimieren, ...
  3. Italian:pantomima, mimare, ...
  4. Spanish:pantomima, gesticular, ...
  5. Portuguese:pantomima, pantomimar, ...
  6. Chinese:圣诞哑剧, 比划, ...
  7. Japanese:パントマイム, パントマイムする, ...
  8. Arabic:بانتوميم, قَلَّدَ بِإيمَاءَات صَامِتَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּנְטוֹמִימָה, לַעֲשׂוֹת פַּנְטוֹמִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:пантомима, развлекать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пантоміма, показувати пантоміму, ...
  12. Hindi:पैंटोमाइम, मौन इशारे करना, ...

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