thespian (**데**스피언) — an actor or actress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an actor or actress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθespiən/
Korean meaning: 배우, 연극배우
Korean pronunciation: **데**스피언
Example Sentences
- The famous thespian forgot his lines and started reciting his grocery list instead.
- She joined the university's thespian club to improve her acting skills.
- The old thespian claimed he could cry on command, but everyone knew he just used onion spray.
thespian
NOUN//ˈθespiən//
an actor or actress
a performer in elaborate costume strikes a passionate pose center stage under bright spotlights. The actor delivers lines with grand gestures and expressive facial emotions to captivate the audience. The performance creates a powerful connection as the story unfolds through skilled acting. The audience sits mesmerized in the darkened theater seats, completely absorbed by the compelling portrayal. Fellow cast members wait in the wings, preparing for their scenes. an actor performing their craft on stage
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Thespis, a legendary ancient Greek actor from the 6th century BC who is considered the first person to speak lines as an individual character rather than as part of a chorus, earning him the title 'father of tragedy.'
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📝Examples
“The famous thespian forgot his lines and started reciting his grocery list instead.”
“She joined the university's thespian club to improve her acting skills.”
“The old thespian claimed he could cry on command, but everyone knew he just used onion spray.”
“His thespian background helped him excel in public speaking.”
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