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Definition of Clownish
1. Adjective. Like a clown. "A zany sense of humor"
Similar to: Humorous, Humourous
Derivative terms: Zany, Zany
Definition of Clownish
1. a. Of or resembling a clown, or characteristic of a clown; ungainly; awkward.
Definition of Clownish
1. Adjective. (rare) Pertaining to peasants; rustic. ¹
2. Adjective. (rare) Uncultured, boorish; rough, coarse. ¹
3. Adjective. Like a circus clown; comical, ridiculous. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Clownish
1. resembling or befitting a clown [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clownish
Literary usage of Clownish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1856)
"Grobber, from the German gruber, applied as a term of reproach to a rude clownish
fellow. .... clownish ..."
2. A New Malagasy-English Dictionary by James Richardson (1885)
"clownish, ungentlemanly, abrupt, insolent, or impudent in manners. ... To act or
speak abruptly, boldly, in a clownish ungenteel way, etc. (Prov. ..."
3. Southey's Common-place Book by Robert Southey (1849)
"clownish, and disrespectful to governments. For all is not reason that is in us :
there is a world of fancy also, and the flashes of this now and then are ..."
4. Matthew Paris's English History: From the Year 1235 to 1273 by Matthew Paris, John Allen Giles, William Rishanger (1889)
"They look upon the Cistercian monks as clownish, harmless, half-bred, or rather
ill-bred, priests ; and the monks of the Black order as proud epicures. ..."
5. The Art of Speaking: Containing, an Essay, in which are Given Rules for by James Burgh (1804)
"clownish BASHFULNESS AND AWKWARDNESS. The meeting of Humphrey Gubbin and Mr.
Pounce* (From the Comedy of the TENDER HUSBAND. ..."
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