Miming

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪmɪŋ/

Definitions of miming

verb the act of performing a silent theatrical performance using gestures and body movements instead of words

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys miming her favorite songs.

A2 The children had fun miming different animals.

B1 The actor practiced miming his lines before the performance.

B2 The street performer was known for his impressive miming skills.

C1 The mime artist captivated the audience with his intricate miming techniques.

C2 Her miming performance was so realistic that it left the audience in awe.

Examples of miming in a Sentence

formal The actor demonstrated his miming skills during the theater performance.

informal She's really good at miming, you should see her in action!

slang I heard that guy is a pro at miming, he can make you believe anything!

figurative Sometimes it feels like I'm just miming my way through life, not really living.

Grammatical Forms of miming

• past tense: mimed
• plural: mimings
• comparative: more miming
• superlative: most miming
• present tense: mime
• future tense: will mime
• perfect tense: have mimed
• continuous tense: is miming
• singular: miming
• positive degree: miming
• infinitive: to mime
• gerund: miming
• participle: miming

Origin and Evolution of miming

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'miming' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'mimos', meaning 'imitator' or 'mime'. Mimes were performers who used gestures and expressions to convey a story or message without words.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'miming' has come to refer to the act of performing without speaking, often using exaggerated gestures and facial expressions to communicate a narrative or idea. It is commonly used in theater, dance, and other forms of performance art.