Ophelia

[ oh-feel-yuh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Ophelia Horton has been on our radar since 2012, when her blog made headlines around the world.

Kate Winslet delivered a haunting performance as Ophelia in the 1996 Hamlet.

Ophelia hoists up two bags of toys at the foot of the bed, explaining each is used for a different entrance.

But what tips would established fashion writers give Ophelia?

For her part, Ophelia handed over the task of biographer to Sturrock, and is a prominent social justice and health-care advocate.

The arch of her beautiful eyebrows was like that of Ophelia in her bitterest moment.

Ophelia is inseparably connected with the queen in Hamlet's mind.

All the tragic world paused to hear that lightest of songs, as the tragedy of Hamlet pauses for the fitful voice of Ophelia.

Perhaps Ophelia liked the society of that lanky, idle, useless young man.

"There's no draught here, mamma," said Ophelia, without the slightest sign of moving.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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