thespian

thespian

See also: Thespian

English

Alternative forms

• Thespian

Etymology

Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) +‎ -ian.[1]

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθɛspi.ən/

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• Rhymes: -ɛspiən

Adjective

thespian (comparative more thespian, superlative most thespian)

1. Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.

Translations

of, or relating to drama and acting

Bulgarian: драматичен (dramatičen) Ido: aktorala Polish: aktorski (pl) Spanish: actoral

Noun

thespian (plural thespians)

1. An actor or player.

Derived terms

• thesp

 

References

1. Douglas Harper (2001–2023), “thespian”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.