The art of representing actions, events, situations, or stories solely by gestures and body movements, without speaking; pantomime{3}.

An actor who performs or specializes in mime{3}; an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression; a pantomime{2}; a pantomimist; a mimer.

a form of theatre performance in which action and character are suggested using gesture, movement, and facial expression without words or sounds

A form of gesture where the user acts out of motions with the entire body to simulate an activity in order to convey meaning to the observer.

A stylized art of acting without words. Probably derived from the commedia dell'arte, mime was revived in France during the mid-twentieth century and is now popular again in the theatre and in street performances in Europe and the United States. Mime performers traditionally employ whiteface makeup to stylize and exaggerate their features and expressions.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; "The acting students mimed eating an apple"

A special form of gesturing which involves the acting out of motions with the entire body to simulate an activity in order to convey meaning to the observer.

Exaggerated pantomime, usually performed in black clothing and white make-up.

A form of theatre performance in which action and character are expressed through gesture, movement and facial expression without the use of words.

In television, mime is usually wordless and is often accompanied by music or sound effects. Physical and facial expression is important here. Extras are often asked to mime action in the background of a shot or create the impression they are talking. In theatre, mime may or may not involve words where the action is symbolic.

An ancient art form based on pantomime in which conventionalized gestures are used to express ideas rather than represent actions; also, a performer of mime.