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Another word for buffoonish

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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling or characteristic of a buffoon; ridiculously foolish, clumsy, or absurdly clownish in behavior.

Usage Example

"The critic dismissed the actor's exaggerated performance as overly clownish and lacking any genuine subtlety."

Strongest
clownish
foolish
Strong
ridiculous
absurd
ludicrous
farcical
asinine
inane
idiotic

Opposites of buffoonish

The opposite of buffoonish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dignified
serious
solemn
composed
decorous
sensible
wise
See all opposites of buffoonish

• Nearby Words

buffet
bufflehead
buffoon
buffoonish
bug
bugbear
bugeyed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Buffoonish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/buffoonish
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