antic
[noun]
Synonyms: prank, caper, dido(es), frolic, lark, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan, shine(s), tomfoolery, trick
[adjective]
Synonyms: fantastic, bizarre, grotesque, frolicsome, playful, rollicking, sprightly, frisky, gamesome, mischiefful, mischievous, prankful, prankish, pranky, roguish

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Contrasted words: prudent, sensible, wise, conventional, formal, grave, sedate, serious, solemn, somber, constrained, controlled, curbed, guarded, inhibited, restrained
Related Words: artifice, wile, romp, foolish, comic, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, gay, lively, spirited, light, whimsical, casual, easy, suave

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

an·tic (ăntĭk)
n.
► A ludicrous or extravagant act or gesture; a caper.
► Archaic. A buffoon, especially a performing clown.
adj.
Ludicrously odd; fantastic.

[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲

antic
[From Italian antico, ancient (used of grotesque designs on some ancient Roman artifacts), from Latin antīquus, former, old. See ant- in Indo-European Roots.]

[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲

antic
anti·cal·ly adv.

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