tragedienne
Americannoun
Gender
See -enne.
Etymology
Origin of tragedienne
1850–55; < French, feminine of tragédien tragedian
Example Sentences
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In Theresa Rebeck’s semi-biographical play, Janet McTeer gives her final performances as the tragedienne Sarah Bernhardt, taking on one of the greatest challenges of her career: that melancholy Dane.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2018
“I’m a tragedienne in some way,” Ms. Wilson said between measured sips of a cappuccino.
From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2018
For some reason, I was born with the ability to be a tragedienne and a comedian.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2017
I wondered why no one could see who I really was inside; had I not been born to become a great tragedienne?
From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 2016
One writer said, "She is the only cantatrice who acts as well as sings"; said one critic, "She would have made a grand tragedienne."
From Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens by Ferris, George T. (George Titus)
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