clownish
Example Sentences
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As for Mr. Trump, he watched as the clownish Ms. Bondi did her best to effect his retribution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
At once menacing and clownish, Martin consistently tripped over his own incompetence, mendacity, and ignorance, ultimately dooming his chances of confirmation.
From Slate • May 10, 2025
Lewin is avuncular without seeming overbearing, which is key in a story about a creepy yet bizarrely clownish killer.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2024
Atlantic puffins — clownish seabirds with colorful bills and waddling gaits — had their second consecutive rebound year for fledging chicks after suffering a catastrophic 2021, said scientists who monitor the birds.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023
He never suspected that Pedro Tercero Garcia was his own son Jaime’s best friend, or that he met with Blanca every time she left the house with her clownish suitcase, mumbling excuses.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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