thespian
pronunciation
How to pronounce thespian in British English:
UK [ˈθespiən]
How to pronounce thespian in American English:
US [ˈθɛspiən]
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- Noun:
- a theatrical performer
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to drama
Word Origin
- thespian (adj.)
- 1670s, "of or pertaining to tragedy or dramatic acting," from Greek Thespis, semi-legendary 6c. B.C.E. poet of Icaria in Attica, often called the Father of Greek Tragedy. The literal meaning of the name is "inspired by the gods."
- thespian (n.)
- "an actor," 1827, from thespian (adj.). Short form thesp is attested from 1962.
Example
- 1. The thespian players think that the theater is thoroughly thrilling .
- 2. Oh , that abominable snowplow is quite the comic thespian !
- 3. A I also like the big , thespian events at the olympics .
- 4. Suit to like the adolescent that thespian literature creates movie and tv .
- 5. She enjoys acting in plays and joined the school 's thespian club .