Thespis

[ thes-pis ]

noun
  1. flourished 6th century b.c., Greek poet.

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How to use Thespis in a sentence

  • Then he would betake himself to that ravishing, radiant roadway devoted to Thespis, Thais, and Bacchus.

    Sixes and Sevens | O. Henry
  • Susarion is said to be the Inventor of the first, and Thespis of the latter.

    Lectures on Poetry | Joseph Trapp
  • Before Thespis tragedy consisted of no more than one person, who sung songs in honour of Bacchus.

  • Above these are two busts on brackets, Thespis and Epicurus, or possibly Epicharmus.

    Shakespearean Playhouses | Joseph Quincy Adams
  • Thespis answered, as it is now usual, "There is no harm nor shame to act such things in jest."

    No Cross, No Crown | William Penn

British Dictionary definitions for Thespis

Thespis

/ (ˈθɛspɪs) /


noun
  1. 6th century bc, Greek poet, regarded as the founder of tragic drama

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