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adjective
1.
(often lowercase) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.
2.
of or characteristic of Thespis.
3.
of or pertaining to Thespiae.
noun
4.
(sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
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Thespian
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Example Sentences
- Kisseloff was an amateur thespian with a fondness for the theater as well as an avid golfer, jogger, and traveler.
- Delivering a good lecture requires the same qualities possessed by a good thespian.
- It's a schmooze contest in which the best thespian wins the day.
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Word Origin & History
thespian
1675, "of or pertaining to tragedy or dramatic acting," from Gk. Thespis, poet of 6c. B.C.E., the traditional father of Gk. tragedy. The names is lit. "inspired by the gods." The noun meaning "an actor" is attested from 1827, from the adj.; short form thesp is attested from 1962.
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