Chaplinesque
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Chaplinesque
Example Sentences
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Instead of discussing her piece, she began a little mime routine, to which Lefèvre responded with Chaplinesque comedic timing, mimicking bashful reluctance and deference to Carlson as the audience roared its approval.
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
Martin had tired of playing straight man and of Lewis’ attempts to inject Chaplinesque pathos into their movies.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2017
He is, in his movements, downright Chaplinesque, if without the haplessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2016
Hart Crane invoked a kitten in his poem "Chaplinesque," and while tabbies may be good for comedy, they're better yet in verse.
From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2013
Although he never said a word to me, I loved my Chaplinesque papou.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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