clowniest

Maximally goofy behavior

Clowniest is the superlative of clowny or clownish—the most ridiculous, goofy, or absurdly foolish among a group: That was the clowniest thing I've ever seen him do.

The word carries a playful tone, suggesting comic buffoonery rather than serious criticism.

comic

funniest

Maximally amusing

zaniest · buffoonish · absurdist · slapstick · pratfall · comedic · ridiculous · ludicrous · foolish · madcap

appearance

outlandish

Strikingly weird or foreign-seeming

mismatched · baggy · polka-dotted · rainbow · ruffled · suspenders · bow tie · wig · face paint · red nose

mocking

embarrassing

Causing awkward self-consciousness

cringeworthy · humiliating · shameful · pathetic · unserious · unprofessional · amateurish · incompetent · bungling · blundering

Opposites
seriousness/demeanor

clowniestgravest

Most serious or critical

Family

clown, clowns, clowned, clowning, clownish, clownishly, clownishness, clowny

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G