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tragedienne

tragedienne

9.9
A female actor who plays sad, serious roles on stage
  • noun
  • /ˌtrædʒəˈdiːɛn/
: tragediante
  • The famous tragedienne captivated the audience with her intense performance.

Examples

  • She was celebrated as a great tragedienne of her generation, known for her roles in Shakespearean plays.

  • A talented tragedienne can evoke deep emotions through the portrayal of sorrowful characters.

  • The tragedienne delivered a powerful performance last night.

  • Many consider her a talented tragedienne of our time.

  • The renowned tragedienne moved the audience to tears with her poignant interpretation of the lead role.

  • As a skilled tragedienne, she brought to life the complex emotions of her character in the dramatic production.

  • The tragedienne received a standing ovation for her compelling performance in the heart-wrenching play.

Synonyms

tragedian
vstragedienne
1 8.2

A person who writes or acts in tragic plays

refers specifically to a female performer who acts in tragic theatre

How Specialized

tragedienne
9.9
actress
731 1.0

Surface Forms

tragedienne singular
tragediennes plural

Morphology

tragedienne = tragedian (transparent) = tragedian + ienne

The form is directly derived from 'tragedian' with a French-derived feminine suffix indicating a female performer of tragic roles.

Etymology

The word tragedienne comes from tragedy, meaning a 'sad play', plus the French ending -ienne that marks a woman, so a tragedienne is an actress who specializes in tragic roles.