Ophelia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Gertrude never quite comes into focus, but the pathos of Ophelia, maddened by grief, is enhanced by the simple yet forceful way Izzard helplessly pounds her chest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
In Hamlet, Ophelia, his wife, a young noblewoman from Denmark, goes mad and drowns.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
Essentially an album launch event, the screenings included the premiere of her music video for The Fate Of Ophelia, behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the album, and Swift's commentary on the songs.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025
Ms Corbin added: "Ophelia has brought life to the charity because she's got children involved in our work and she's just adorable."
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
Aunt Ophelia had put a purple head-band on her, too, to match her outfit.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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