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Hopkinsian

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It shows quiet intensity and deep feeling like Anthony Hopkins's acting

adjective
/hɑːpˈkɪnziən/

: hopkinsiano

The actor's Hopkinsian performance captivated the audience with its quiet intensity.

Examples

Critics praised her Hopkinsian approach to the complex character, noting the subtle emotional depth.
His delivery was so Hopkinsian that many compared him to the legendary actor himself.
That was a Hopkinsian performance!
His Hopkinsian style is captivating.
The actor's Hopkinsian performance captivated the audience with its quiet intensity.
Critics praised her Hopkinsian approach to the complex character, noting the subtle emotional depth.
His delivery was so Hopkinsian that many compared him to the legendary actor himself.

Surface Forms

Hopkinsian positive

Morphology

Hopkinsian = Hopkins (transparent) = Hopkins + ian

Regular adjective formation from the proper name 'Hopkins' with '-ian', indicating 'characteristic of' the actor or his roles when that referent is known.

Etymology

Hopkinsian comes from the actor Anthony Hopkins, so it means 'like Anthony Hopkins'. People use it for quiet, intense, and very controlled acting that has a strong presence, like his performances.