Pantomimist (Noun)

Meaning

An actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The pantomimist conveyed a wide range of emotions through his facial contortions, bringing the silent character to life.
  • In the old days, a skilled pantomimist could tell a story without uttering a single word and still manage to move the audience to tears or laughter.
  • With exaggerated gestures, the pantomimist portrayed the role of the overworked and underappreciated servant in the classic play.
  • Marcel Marceau was one of the most renowned pantomimists of all time, and his white-painted face is still an iconic symbol of the art.
  • In a tour de force performance, the pantomimist evoked a universe of feelings through her supple hands and evocative posture, needing no dialogue to tell her tale.

Synonyms

  • Pantomimer
  • Mimer
  • Mime
  • Mummer

Hypernyms

  • Player
  • Thespian
  • Histrion
  • Actor

Related Words

  • Pantomime (noun)
  • Pantomime (verb)
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