clownlike
Silly and exaggerated
Clownlike describes something resembling or characteristic of a clown—exaggerated, silly, or absurdly comical.
The word can be affectionate or dismissive: His clownlike antics delighted the children suggests harmless fun, while clownlike behavior at the meeting implies someone isn't taking things seriously enough.
One who amuses others
- jesterRoyal household comedian
- foolUnwise, gullible person
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- harlequinMasked comic servant character
trickster · mime · joker · showman · performer · acrobat · theatrical · circus
Provoking laughter or suspicion
- humorousCausing amusement or laughter
- amusingCausing light laughter
- laughableWorthy of derision
- hilariousExtremely amusing
absurd · ludicrous · ridiculous · farcical · slapstick · buffoonish · zany · goofy
entertainer
One who amuses others
harlequin · trickster · mime · joker · showman · performer · acrobat · theatrical · circus · ringmaster
funny
Provoking laughter or suspicion
hilarious · absurd · ludicrous · ridiculous · farcical · slapstick · buffoonish · zany · goofy · wacky
red-nosed
Having a flushed snout
colorful · oversized · floppy · polka-dot · ruffled · exaggerated · cartoonish · grotesque · made-up · masquerade
buffoonery
Ludicrous or silly conduct
- anticsAbsurd, attention-seeking behavior
- pratfallComedic fall on buttocks
- muggingRobbery with violence
capering · prancing · tumbling · juggling · pantomime · horseplay · hamming · cavorting · goofing · larking
clownlikehumorless
Without wit or levity
humourless · unhumorous · serious · solemn · mirthless
clownlikedignified
Composed and respectable
stately · distinguished · regal · majestic · noble
clownlikesomber
Gravely serious in mood
restrained · reserved · understated · stoic · impassive
clown, clowning, clowns, clownish, clowned, clowny, clownery, clownishness, clownishly