mimical

American  

[mim-i-kuhl] / ˈmɪm ɪ kəl /

adjective

Archaic.

1. mimic.

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Other Word Forms

• mimically adverb

Etymology

Origin of mimical

First recorded in 1595–1605; mimic + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Last week she was caught by another invasion, equally mimical to Britain.

From Time Magazine Archive

For Smith's view of mimical Christians see pp. 359-364.

From Spiritual Reformers in the 16th & 17th Centuries by Jones, Rufus Matthew

The fool or clown in Shakspeare's comedies is far more of an ironical humorist than a mimical buffoon.

From Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature by Black, John

Or the life of that mimical brute which is always active in playing uncouth and unlucky tricks; which, could it speak, might surely pass well for a professed wit?

From Sermons on Evil-Speaking by Barrow, Isaac

He whose posture is forwards and backwards, or, as it were, whisking up and down, mimical, is thereby denoted to be a vain, silly person, of a heavy and dull wit, and very malicious.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle