Synonyms for

Harlequin

Verb / ˈhɑ:rlʌkwʌn / Another word for harlequin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a comic character in traditional Italian pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume.

Synonyms & similar words

jester clown fool buffoon comedian trickster merrymaker satyr zanni pantaloon joker courtesan masquerader acrobat mime dancer performer entertainer showman artist

Example sentences

  1. The harlequin made everyone laugh with his silly antics.
  2. The harlequin's costume was made of brightly colored diamonds.
  3. The audience cheered as the harlequin danced across the stage.
  4. Harlequins were popular in Italy during the Renaissance.
  5. The harlequin's mask hid his true identity from the audience.

Quotes

  • We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin. - Andre Berthiaume
  • The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. - Oscar Wilde
  • I am not what I am, I am what I do with my hands. - Louise Bourgeois

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