mimer
Definition
Noun: A performer who communicates a story, character, or idea solely through bodily movements, gestures, and facial expressions, without using speech.
Usage
The word "mimer" specifically refers to a person whose art form is mime. It describes a professional or skilled performer in this non-verbal theatrical tradition.
Examples
- The street performer was an excellent mimer, captivating the crowd with a silent story of being trapped in a box.
- Marcel Marceau, perhaps the world's most famous mimer, created the beloved character Bip.
- In the silent film era, many actors had to be skilled mimers to convey emotion effectively.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in artistic and theatrical criticism or description.
- It can be applied metaphorically to describe someone who imitates or copies actions very accurately, though this is a less common usage.
Variants and Related Words
- Mime (noun): The art form or performance style itself. (e.g., )
- Mime (verb): To imitate or to perform using mime. (e.g., )
- Mimic (noun/verb): A person who imitates, especially voices or mannerisms; to imitate. (Note: A "mimic" typically uses sound, while a "mimer" is silent.)
Synonyms
- Pantomimist
- Mime artist
- Pantomime (when referring to the performer)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- In the style of a mimer: Describing an action done with exaggerated, silent gesture.
- He explained the problem in the style of a mimer, as we were in a very loud room.
Noun
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an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
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