Synonyms for

Mime

Verb / maɪm / Another word for mime — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mime is a type of performance art in which a person uses only body movements and facial expressions to tell a story or convey a feeling.

Synonyms & similar words

pantomimer mummer pantomimist dumbshow mimer pantomime mimic pantomime gesticulation mimeograph imitation impersonation representation simulation emulation copying acting theatrics dramatics performance showmanship entertainment spectacle demonstration exhibition display

Example sentences

  1. The mime pretended to be a magician and made a rabbit appear out of nowhere.
  2. She learned how to mime walking up stairs for a school play.
  3. The audience was amazed at the mime's ability to convey emotions without speaking.
  4. He used mime to communicate with his deaf friend.
  5. The mime troupe put on a show in the park and drew a large crowd.

Quotes

  • 'Mime is a universal language,' said the mime with a smile.
  • 'The art of mime is not to tell a story, but to make the audience feel it,' said Marcel Marceau.
  • 'Mime is the art of silence,' said the famous mime artist, Etienne Decroux.

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