1
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
antic shenanigans that made me nearly fall over with laughter
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2
as in playful
given to good-natured joking or teasing
an antic group of kids at summer camp
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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
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Recent Examples of antic
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Gunn’s ensemble cast of obscure misfits like Dr. Phosphorous, GI Robot and DC’s versions of Frankenstein’s Monster and his Bride have so far given us a great mix of antic comic violence and poignant character flashbacks.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
The slump continuing into April suggests that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s antics and work for US President Donald Trump is costing Tesla sales, in spite of the company sprucing up its lineup.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
The pacing ranges from static to stately — except for one bizarrely antic dance sequence in which a troupe of shirtless men in skirts, boots, and leather helmets lets loose, stomping, dabbing, and twerking.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Gunn’s ensemble cast of obscure misfits like Dr. Phosphorous, GI Robot and DC’s versions of Frankenstein’s Monster and his Bride have so far given us a great mix of antic comic violence and poignant character flashbacks.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
Crockett's antics were one of just several incidents that highlighted a hearing of chaos that involved multiple shouting matches between committee members and witnesses, as well as plainly questionable comments.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
The slump continuing into April suggests that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s antics and work for US President Donald Trump is costing Tesla sales, in spite of the company sprucing up its lineup.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antic
Adjective
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Some of immediate response was humorous and positive, signaling that he should be given a chance, while others critical, a sign of the times where memes can quickly take on a life of their own.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The state prefers sans-serif fonts like Times New Roman or Arial, and signage must not give a humorous impression.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The two then engaged in playful flirtation that escalated into a steamy encounter in another stall.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 May 2025
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Plus, the playful green shade will add a pop of color to any summer travel wardrobe.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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The abysmal prank — which ran over several toe-curling episodes — became emblematic of a season that couldn’t get off the ground.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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According to Gothamist, which spoke with a Collegiate faculty member who wished to remain anonymous, this year's senior prank — a tradition at the Upper West Side school in Manhattan — mimicked a border patrol checkpoint, offending several students, teachers and administrators.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The darkly comedic production kicks off Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 8.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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But when a threat appears from which Murderbot has to save his idiot clients, the danger feels real, and the action is staged well, in a way that’s both exciting and also lightly comedic, since Murderbot is a nearly obsolete model that’s often overmatched by its robot or alien opponents.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Rea allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings, improving to 4-0 with another no-flash performance that did the trick.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Label tricks, regional cues and color considerations for better picking at the wine shop.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s not to say the film isn’t funny or sweet, but that there is something much more profound and uncomfortable at its heart, and one that poses a tricky challenge for first-time filmmakers Johansson and Kamen.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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His translation recognizes, here and throughout, that the original is funny and compelling enough not to need elaborate explanation, even 60 years after its debut.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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After this break in Rockport's car vandalism case, Favaloro posted a comical description of the bird's business on a neighborhood Facebook group.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some have asked a terrible question — a question that would seem comical in different times: Could Denmark invoke Article 5 against the United States?—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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This aspect of the comic hits home today, when many of the world’s pressing problems, climate crisis chief among them, are ones that prior generations have kicked down the line rather than addressing.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
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And the character will lean into her comic talents.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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“Antic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antic. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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