Greta Garbo
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- proper noun
- /ˈɡrɛtə ˈɡɑrboʊ/
- Greta Garbo was famous for her captivating screen presence and mysterious private life.
Examples
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Film historians consider Greta Garbo one of the greatest actresses of the silent and classic Hollywood eras.
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Many fans were intrigued by Greta Garbo's decision to retire from acting at the height of her fame.
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Many consider Greta Garbo to be one of the greatest actresses of all time.
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Did you know that Greta Garbo was born in Sweden?
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Greta Garbo was known for her iconic performances and her choice to live a private life away from the public eye.
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Critics often praise Greta Garbo for her role in 'Camille', a film that showcased her extraordinary acting talent.
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Greta Garbo remains a symbol of classic Hollywood glamour and mystery, captivating audiences even decades after her retirement.
Synonyms
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Famous Swedish-born American actress who starred in early classic films and lived a private life
Surface Forms
Morphology
Greta + Garbo
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; the referential, encyclopedic meaning (the Swedish‑born American film actress and her biographical traits) is not compositionally derivable from the parts 'Greta' and 'Garbo'. While a learner might infer it names a person (and would know the referent only if they already knew 'Garbo' as an actress), the specific identity and properties are arbitrary and not predictable from the constituents.
Etymology
Greta Garbo is the name of a famous actress who shocked the world by leaving Hollywood while she was still very popular and then living quietly away from cameras. Because she often said 'I want to be alone' and kept her life secret, her name now brings to mind a glamorous but very 'private' and 'mysterious' person.