thespian

noun
UK: /ˈθɛspiən/
US: /ˈθɛspiən/

  1. An actor or actress.

    1. She is a thespian who loves the stage.
    2. As a seasoned thespian, he brought depth to the complex character.

  2. Relating to drama or acting.

    1. The club has a thespian focus.
    2. The thespian society put on a fantastic performance this year.

Synonyms

actor player actress
thespian adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of acting or actors.

    1. Her thespian talents were obvious early.
    2. He adopted a thespian manner, exaggerating his emotions for effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thespian" in English means: An actor or actress., Relating to drama or acting..

The phonetic transcription of "thespian" is /ˈθɛspiən/ in British English and /ˈθɛspiən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thespian": actor, player, actress.

Example usage of "thespian": "She is a thespian who loves the stage.". More examples on the page.