tragedienne

[ truh-jee-dee-en ]

noun

1. an actress especially noted for performing tragic roles.

Gender Note

See -enne.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tragedienne¹

1850–55; < French, feminine of tragédien tragedian

Example Sentences

Her genius as a tragedienne surpassed her talent as a singer.

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On the evening in question, a very large audience greeted the tragedienne, and she was received, with much enthusiasm.

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She stood waiting for her cue, but as it was given, to the amazement of all, the great tragedienne glided upon the stage.

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I said I would be the greatest living tragedienne—hurled this at a lot of cat-minds down in Kentucky fifteen years ago.

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Anne was placed with Clairon, the great tragedienne, to learn acting, and with Mlle. Fel to learn singing.

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