antic
adjective literary or old use uk/ˈæn.tɪk/ us/ˈæn.tɪk/
古怪的(尤指傻里傻气、莫名兴奋的样子)
strange and unusual, especially in a silly or very energetic way
Such an antic comedy does not need to be realistic. 这样的滑稽喜剧不需要写实。
His mood and behaviour vary, from silent intensity to almost antic animation. 他的情绪和行为起伏不定,有时紧绷着不声不响,有时又活泼得莫名其妙。
Synonym: bizarre
See also: antics
- More examples
- I enjoyed the performances and the antic humour of the piece.
- The awards ceremony featured the usual: the red carpet, movie stars and some reliably antic behaviour.
- The satire is antic and energetic, but ultimately weak.
- Even among other 60-something rockers, he is an antic figure.
- The singer wriggles, shrieks and generally fills every moment with antic, pointless energy.