Antonyms for panto-mimes


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : pan-tuh-mahym
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæn təˌmaɪm


Definition of panto-mimes

Origin :
  • 1610s, "mime actor," from Latin pantomimus "mime, dancer," from Greek pantomimos "actor," literally "imitator of all," from panto- (genitive of pan) "all" (see pan-) + mimos "imitator" (see mime (n.)).
  • Meaning "drama or play without words" first recorded 1735. The English dramatic performances so called, usually at Christmas and with words and songs and stock characters, are attested by this name from 1739; said to have originated c.1717. Related: Pantomimic; pantomimical.
  • As in mime : noun an imitation
  • As in acting : noun entertaining, performing
  • As in charade : noun pretense
  • As in gesticulation : noun gesture
  • As in gesture : noun motion as communication
  • As in mimic : verb imitate, mock
  • As in mime : verb mimic
  • As in signalize : verb gesture
  • As in gesture/gesticulate : verb make signs, motions to communicate

Synonyms for panto-mimes

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