adj
thespian
THEHS-pee-uhn
adj
1
Relating to acting or drama; theatrical.
"She has always had thespian ambitions."
noun
1
An actor.
"The young thespian delivered a stunning performance."
How to Use Thespian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA somewhat old-fashioned or playful word for an actor, or anything related to acting.
When to use it
Slightly formal or humorous; "actor" is the everyday word.
Common pairings
a budding thespian
thespian talents
Word Forms
more thespian comparative, thespians plural, most thespian superlative
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Etymology
Named after Thespis, an ancient Greek actor said to be the first to perform in a play.