mime
7 synonyms for mime, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The art of acting out a story or feeling through gesture and movement, without speaking.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The art of acting out a story or feeling through gesture and movement, without speaking.
“The street performer entertained the crowd with mime.”
How to use mime
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mime artist
act out in mime
mime a word
Etymology
From Latin mimus and ultimately Greek mîmos ("imitator, actor"), re-borrowed into English through French mime.
Full origin of mime →Frequently asked questions
What does “mime” mean?
The word “mime” means the art of acting out a story or feeling through gesture and movement, without speaking. In plain terms, acting something out silently using movement and expression instead of words.
How do you pronounce “mime”?
“Mime” is pronounced mym (/maɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “mime” in a sentence?
Here is “mime” used in a sentence: “The street performer entertained the crowd with mime.”
What part of speech is “mime”?
Depending on how it is used, “mime” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mime” come from?
The word “mime” comes from Latin. From Latin mimus and ultimately Greek mîmos ("imitator, actor"), re-borrowed into English through French mime.
Is “mime” a common word?
“Mime” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mime” have?
“Mime” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the art of acting out a story or feeling through gesture and movement, without speaking.
Related words
lip-synch
pantomime
