Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clownery
noun
/ˈklaʊnəri/
Definition
behavior that is silly or foolish, often intended to amuse others.
Examples
- His constant clownery during meetings made it hard to take him seriously.
- The circus was full of clownery that entertained both children and adults alike.
- Despite the seriousness of the event, a bit of clownery lightened the mood.
Meaning
Clownery suggests an act or a series of acts that resemble the antics of a clown, typically marked by humorous foolishness or antics.
Synonyms
- foolery
- buffoonery
- jesting
- ridiculousness
- silliness
