Mimical
/ˈmɪmɪk(ə)l/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to a mime, or jester. obsolete
- 2 Imitative; that mimics something else. archaic
"If he can […] talk big fustian, insult, scorn, strut, contemn others, and use a little mimical and apish complement above the rest, he is a complete (Egregiam vero laudem), a well-qualified gentleman […]"
- 3 Imitation; mock. obsolete
Synonyms
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More examples"If he can […] talk big fustian, insult, scorn, strut, contemn others, and use a little mimical and apish complement above the rest, he is a complete (Egregiam vero laudem), a well-qualified gentleman […]"
Etymology
From mimic + -al.