Synonyms for thespian
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : thes-pee-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈθɛs pi ən |
Top 10 synonyms for thespian Other synonyms for the word thespian
Définition of thespian
Origin :- 1670s, "of or pertaining to tragedy or dramatic acting," from Greek Thespis, poet of 6c. B.C.E., the traditional father of Greek tragedy. The names is literally "inspired by the gods."
- noun actor, actress
- And every one at the Thespian would be tactful and considerate.
- Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
- After this achievement he advanced from the seaboard and encamped in Leuctra on Thespian territory.
- Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
- "To show that he's 'got the bird,'" replied the brilliant Thespian.
- Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914 » by Various
- The Thespian interludes had been acted on a wooden scaffolding.
- Extract from : « Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol II of 2) » by John Addington Symonds
- When an excited Thespian took off his hat, it smoked like a dish of potatoes.
- Extract from : « Adrift in the Arctic Ice Pack » by Elisha Kent Kane
- It was that of our heroine of the Thespian corps, Jim Smith.
- Extract from : « Adrift in the Arctic Ice Pack » by Elisha Kent Kane
- But according to The Thespian Dictionary her first appearance on the stage was in 1786.
- Extract from : « Life Of Johnson, Volume 5 » by Boswell
- Yet, my intense devotion to the art of the Thespian holds me captive.
- Extract from : « Beth Norvell » by Randall Parrish
- We will dine together at the Thespian;—and then I will have a box at the Haymarket.
- Extract from : « The Way We Live Now » by Anthony Trollope
- The Thespian is a good sort of place, and lots of ladies dine there.
- Extract from : « The Way We Live Now » by Anthony Trollope
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