thespian
/ˈθespiən/ (bre, ipa) · [θˈɛspiən] /ˈθespiən/ (ame, ipa) · [θˈɛspiən] /ˈthe-spē-ən How to pronounce thespian (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈθes.pi.ən/ (bre, ipa) · [θˈɛspiən] /ˈθes.pi.ən/ (ame, ipa)
thespian — noun
- thespiansingular
- thespiansplural
1. an actor, especially when you want a literary or theatre-focused way to say it
an actor, especially when you want a literary or theatre-focused way to say it
The young thespian learned stage combat before her first touring show.
literary word for a stage actor
After the school play, the thespian signed programs for excited children.
Sana became a respected thespian after years in small city theaters.
That veteran thespian can make even a silent entrance memorable.
用法筆記
Often sounds literary, playful, or stage-conscious; everyday speech usually uses actor instead.
thespian — adjective
- thespianpositive
- more thespiancomparative
- most thespiansuperlative
1. connected with acting, stage performance, or theatre life
connected with acting, stage performance, or theatre life
The festival offered thespian workshops for teenagers from nearby towns.
thespian + noun for theatre activities
Her thespian ambitions started with puppet shows in the kitchen.
The school revived its thespian society after years without plays.
Lian wrote a thesis on thespian traditions in street theatre.
- theatrical
more common for things related to theatre
- dramatic
broader and can also mean emotionally exaggerated
用法筆記
Mostly appears before nouns such as society, training, or tradition, and it is much rarer than theatrical.