Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrləkwɪn/
noun a comic character in commedia dell'arte and the English harlequinade, depicted as a light-hearted and nimble servant, typically dressed in a diamond-patterned costume
A1 I saw a harlequin costume at the store.
A2 The harlequin entertained the children with his juggling skills.
B1 The harlequin character in the play wore a colorful outfit.
B2 The harlequin's mask concealed his identity during the masquerade ball.
C1 The harlequin's performance was a mesmerizing display of physical comedy and acrobatics.
C2 The harlequin's intricate movements and elaborate costume captivated the audience.
adjective resembling or characteristic of a harlequin; brightly colored or patterned
A1 The clown wore a harlequin costume to the birthday party.
A2 She decorated her room with harlequin-patterned curtains.
B1 The harlequin design on the book cover caught my eye.
B2 The harlequin diamond pattern on the floor added a touch of elegance to the room.
C1 The harlequin motif in the painting symbolized the complexity of human emotions.
C2 The harlequin colors of the sunset painted a breathtaking scene across the sky.
formal The harlequin costume is a traditional outfit worn by performers in commedia dell'arte.
informal I love the colorful harlequin pattern on your socks!
slang That party was a total harlequin fest, everyone was dressed in crazy outfits.
figurative Her emotions were like a harlequin, constantly changing and unpredictable.
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