pantomime

pantomime

noun

Definition of PANTOMIME

1

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling <the game requires that you use pantomime to communicate an idea>

Synonyms gesticulation, mime, pantomime, sign, signal

Related Words beck, beckon, flourish, shrug, wave; body language, posture; indication, motion; sign language

2

an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements <in ancient Rome pantomimes performed tragic love stories>

Synonyms mimic, mummer, pantomime, pantomimist

Related Words busker [chiefly British], entertainer, performer, player, trouper; aper, imitator, impersonator, impressionist; clown, pantaloon