Pantomime

Definition:

  • (n.) A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.
  • (n.) One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.
  • (n.) A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
  • (n.) A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.
  • (a.) Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.

Compare pantomime with other words:

mumming vs. pantomime

dialogue vs. pantomime

melodrama vs. pantomime

pantomime vs. pantomimic

pantomime vs. pantomimist

mummer vs. pantomime

harlequin vs. pantomime

harlequinade vs. pantomime

pantomime vs. silent

gesture vs. pantomime

pantomime vs. pantomimical

pantomime vs. speaking

drama vs. pantomime

actor vs. pantomime

comic vs. pantomime

mum vs. pantomime

mime vs. pantomime