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Synonyms for thespian


Grammar : Noun
Spell : thes-pee-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈθɛs pi ən

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Définition of thespian

Origin :
  • 1670s, "of or pertaining to tragedy or dramatic acting," from Greek Thespis, poet of 6c. B.C.E., the traditional father of Greek tragedy. The names is literally "inspired by the gods."
  • noun actor, actress
Example sentences :
  • And every one at the Thespian would be tactful and considerate.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
  • After this achievement he advanced from the seaboard and encamped in Leuctra on Thespian territory.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • "To show that he's 'got the bird,'" replied the brilliant Thespian.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914 » by Various
  • The Thespian interludes had been acted on a wooden scaffolding.
  • Extract from : « Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol II of 2) » by John Addington Symonds
  • When an excited Thespian took off his hat, it smoked like a dish of potatoes.
  • Extract from : « Adrift in the Arctic Ice Pack » by Elisha Kent Kane
  • It was that of our heroine of the Thespian corps, Jim Smith.
  • Extract from : « Adrift in the Arctic Ice Pack » by Elisha Kent Kane
  • But according to The Thespian Dictionary her first appearance on the stage was in 1786.
  • Extract from : « Life Of Johnson, Volume 5 » by Boswell
  • Yet, my intense devotion to the art of the Thespian holds me captive.
  • Extract from : « Beth Norvell » by Randall Parrish
  • We will dine together at the Thespian;—and then I will have a box at the Haymarket.
  • Extract from : « The Way We Live Now » by Anthony Trollope
  • The Thespian is a good sort of place, and lots of ladies dine there.
  • Extract from : « The Way We Live Now » by Anthony Trollope
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