antic Meaning & Definition
What Does Antic Mean?
Antic is used as an adjective meaning Playful, funny, absurd. It can also mean Grotesque, incongruous. As a noun, it means A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle. As a verb, it means To perform antics, to caper.
Word Facts for Antic
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæn.tɪk/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | grotesque, strange and unusual |
| Plural | antics |
| Comparative / superlative | more antic, most antic |
| Verb forms | antics, anticking, anticked |
Antic Definition (Adjective)
- Playful, funny, absurd.
- Grotesque, incongruous.
- Grotesque, bizarre
- Obsolete form of antique.
Antic as a Noun
- A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
- A caricature.
- A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
I'm fed up with your constant antics in class. Please behave yourself!
- A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- Obsolete form of antique.
Antic as a Verb
- To perform antics, to caper.
- To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
- To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
Noun
- A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
Noun
- (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
Verb
- To perform antics, caper.
Adjective
- Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
- Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
- Designating a style of type.
- Embossed without gilt.
Synonyms of Antic
Antic in a Sentence
I'm fed up with your constant antics in class. Please behave yourself!
Word Forms & Grammar
antic (comparative more antic, superlative most antic)
antic (plural antics)
antic (third-person singular simple present antics, present participle anticking, simple past and past participle anticked)
Words That Rhyme With Antic
Origin of Antic
Origin 1: Probably from Italian antico (“ancient”), used to describe ancient wall paintings from classical times, from Latin antiquus (“venerable”).[1] See also Italian grottesco (“grotesque”). Doublet of antique.
Origin 2: From anticipation.
How Do You Say Antic?
Antic is pronounced /ˈæn.tɪk/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æn).
Antic: Your Questions Answered
Is antic an adjective or a noun?
Antic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for antic?
Words with a similar meaning to antic include grotesque, strange and unusual. See the full list of antic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of antic?
The plural of antic is antics.
What is the past tense of antic?
The past tense of antic is anticked. The present participle is anticking.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of antic?
The comparative form is more antic and the superlative form is most antic.