Synonyms for clownlike
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Resembling a clown or some aspect of clowns.
Her clownlike makeup repelled potential suitors.
Example sentences
- zany He always had a zany sense of humor.
- clownish I am not amused by your clownish antics.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| clownlike | rising | |
| zany | rising | |
| clownish | rising | |
| buffoonish | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- zany2
- 8 letters
- clownish
- 10 letters
- buffoonish
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (zany2 = 2 syllables).