CLOWNISHLY

Etymology

Adverb

clownishly (comparative more clownishly, superlative most clownishly)

In a clownish, undignified, or foolish manner; absurdly, ridiculously.

Source: Wiktionary


CLOWNISH

Clown"ish, a.

Definition: Of or resembling a clown, or characteristic of a clown; ungainly; awkward. "Clownish hands." Spenser. "Clownish mimic." Prior.

– Clown"ish*ly, adv.

Syn.

– Coarse; rough; clumsy; awkward; ungainly; rude; uncivil; ill- bred; boorish; rustic; untutored.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

14 January 2025

SUCH

(adjective) of so extreme a degree or extent; “such weeping”; “so much weeping”; “such a help”; “such grief”; “never dreamed of such beauty”


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