Thespian

[ thes-pee-uh n ]

/ ˈθɛs pi ən /

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adjective

(often lowercase) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.

of or characteristic of Thespis.

of or relating to Thespiae.

noun

(sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.

Origin of Thespian

First recorded in 1665–75; Thespi(s) + -an

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Examples from the Web for thespian

In the installation, the British thespian would sleep in a glass box in the museum with nothing but pillows and a water jug.
Lady Gaga, John Lennon & More Celebs Doing Performance Art (VIDEO)|Rachel Osman , Victoria Kezra|August 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Brooding British thespian Henry Cavill (famous to Showtime fans of The Tudors) is on tap as the new Superman.
Invasion of the Bodybuilders|Chris Lee|June 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
His sublimated rage at Madonna notwithstanding, he is happy to defend her as a thespian.
The New Adventures of Guy Ritchie|Jacob Bernstein|December 21, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Such egotism as the rest of creation entertains is watered brandy to that of the Thespian.
The Footlights Fore and Aft|Channing Pollock

Meanwhile the sometime gallant Thespian is in a sad plight, from having little to do and little pay for it.
The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, January 1844|Various
Their interpolations are regarded as heirlooms in the Thespian family.
A Book of the Play|Dutton Cook
Of the three others, less known, the Thespian was placed next to the statue of Phryne, as contrasting divine with human beauty.
History of Ancient Art|Franz von Reber
It was quite exciting being ushered into a private office in the Thespian National Bank.
Find the Woman|Arthur Somers Roche

British Dictionary definitions for thespian

Thespian

/ (ˈθɛspɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Thespis

(usually not capital) of or relating to drama and the theatre; dramatic

noun (usually not capital)

often facetious an actor or actress

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Thespian

adjective

noun

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Origin of Thespian

Examples from the Web for thespian

British Dictionary definitions for thespian

adjective

noun (usually not capital)