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to mimic
01
to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork
Transitive: to mimic an artistic technique or style
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
mimic
3rd person singular
mimics
present participle
mimicking
past simple
mimicked
past participle
mimicked
Examples
The new artist tried to mimic the brush strokes and color palette of the famous painter.
Mimic
01
a performer who imitates the actions, gestures, or voices of others for entertainment or comedic effect
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
mimics
Who is a "mimic"?
A mimic is a performer who imitates the voices, gestures, or actions of other people or characters. Using their skills, a mimic can recreate the sounds and behaviors of celebrities, public figures, or fictional characters, often for comedic or entertainment purposes. Mimics may perform in various settings, such as comedy shows, theatrical productions, or public appearances, and their ability to capture and replicate specific traits or speech patterns is central to their act.
Examples
The mimic had the audience in stitches with his spot-on impersonations of famous celebrities.
