adverb
- in a manner that is silly, foolish, or lacking in grace or dignity; in the manner of a clown
Usage: common; informal
Examples
- He clownishly tripped over his own feet while trying to impress the audience.
- She danced clownishly across the stage, exaggerating every movement for laughs.
- The actor clownishly mimicked the director's serious expression.
- He clownishly stuffed his cheeks with food at the dinner table.
- The children clownishly pretended to be superheroes, striking ridiculous poses.
- She clownishly waddled down the hallway in oversized shoes.