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Definition of pantomiming - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
expressionRare the act of expressing without wordsRare
- Her pantomiming conveyed the message clearly.
2.
silent performanceRare UK the act of performing without speakingRare UK
- Pantomiming requires skill in expressing emotions.
Adjective
1.
performanceRare expressing through gestures without speakingRare
- The pantomiming actor captivated the audience with his silent performance.
2.
theaterRare related to a performance using silent gesturesRare
- The pantomiming scene was the highlight of the theatrical show.
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.
His pantomiming gestures conveyed the message clearly.
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- French:pantomime, pantomimique, ...
- German:Pantomime, pantomimisch, ...
- Italian:pantomima, mimico, ...
- Spanish:pantomima, mimando, ...
- Portuguese:pantomima, gestual, ...
- Chinese:哑剧表演, 哑剧的, ...
- Japanese:パントマイム, パントマイムをする, ...
- Arabic:تَعْبِيرٌ إِيمَائِيٌّ, إِيمَائِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:פַּנְטוֹמִימָה, מְמַחֶזֶה בְּלָא דִּבּוּר, ...
- Russian:пантомима, пантомимический, ...
- Ukrainian:пантоміма, жестовий, ...
- Hindi:मूकाभिनय, मूक अभिनय, ...
Definition of pantomime - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
theaterUK traditional UK Christmas play with humor and musicUK
- We watched a pantomime at the theater last Christmas.
2.
expressive gestureUK exaggerated expression or action to convey meaningUK
- He used pantomime to show his frustration when he couldn't find the right words..
3.
performanceUK theatrical performance using gestures and expressions without speechUK
- The actors performed a pantomime that conveyed the story beautifully..
4.
chaosRare UK chaotic or farcical situationRare UK
- The meeting turned into a pantomime of confusion.
Verb
1.
entertainmentUK entertain others by silent gestures or actionsUK
- The clown pantomimed a funny story for the kids.
2.
communicationUK make a gesture without speakingUK
- He pantomimed his request for silence.
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.
His attempt to organize the party became a pantomime. She pantomimed the actions of a cat chasing a mouse. He pantomimed the scene of a ship in a storm. She pantomimed her excitement with exaggerated gestures. They pantomimed the story for the audience.
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- French:spectacle de pantomime, mimer, ...
- German:Weihnachtspantomime, pantomimieren, ...
- Italian:pantomima, mimare, ...
- Spanish:pantomima, gesticular, ...
- Portuguese:pantomima, pantomimar, ...
- Chinese:圣诞哑剧, 比划, ...
- Japanese:パントマイム, パントマイムする, ...
- Arabic:بانتوميم, قَلَّدَ بِإيمَاءَات صَامِتَة, ...
- Hebrew:פַּנְטוֹמִימָה, לַעֲשׂוֹת פַּנְטוֹמִימָה, ...
- Russian:пантомима, развлекать, ...
- Ukrainian:пантоміма, показувати пантоміму, ...
- Hindi:पैंटोमाइम, मौन इशारे करना, ...
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