Definition of antic - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
playfulnessplayful or silly act
- The clown's antics had everyone laughing.
2.
entertainmentRare grotesque performer or clownRare
- He was known as the best antic in the circus.
3.
artTECH. grotesque representation of a figure in artTECH.
- The cathedral's facade featured an ancient antic.
Adjective
1.
playful behaviorplayful, funny, or absurd in a surprising way
- The clown's antic behavior amused the children.
2.
artRare grotesque or incongruous, especially in art or architectureRare
- The building featured antic sculptures on its facade.
Verb
1.
playintr. perform playful or ridiculous actionsintr.
- The children antic around the playground.
2.
fooltr. Rare make someone look foolish or ridiculoustr. Rare
- He tried to antic his opponent during the debate.
Images of antic
grotesque performer or clown 
grotesque representation of a figure in art
Origin of antic
Italian, antico (ancient)
Terms with antic included in their meaning
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Examples of antic in a sentence
Her antics at the party were the highlight of the evening. The antic entertained the crowd with his funny faces. Children laughed at the antics of the colorful performer. The museum displayed an antic from the Renaissance. Artists often included an antic in their compositions. Her antic gestures made everyone laugh.
The dog's antic antics kept the family entertained. The museum displayed antic paintings from the medieval period. His collection included antic artifacts from ancient civilizations. They antic to entertain the guests. The puppies antic in the garden. She managed to antic her friend with a clever prank. The comedian's goal was to antic the audience with his jokes.
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- French:bouffonnerie, burlesque, ...
- German:Streich, spaßig, ...
- Italian:buffonata, buffo, ...
- Spanish:travesura, juguetón, ...
- Portuguese:travessura, divertido, ...
- Chinese:搞笑行为, 滑稽的, ...
- Japanese:いたずら, ふざけた, ...
- Arabic:حَرَكَة بَهْلَوَانِيَّة, هَزْلِي, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁטִיק, קוּנְדְּסִי, ...
- Russian:выходка, игривый, ...
- Ukrainian:пустощі, грайливий, ...
- Hindi:मज़ाक, चंचल, ...
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