Persona (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world; "a public image is as fragile as Humpty Dumpty".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
An actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She masterfully created the persona of the bitter spinster to critical acclaim.
- In preparation for the role, the actor extensively researched the persona of a homeless teenager.
- Throughout the film, the comedian consistently developed his humorous persona, becoming increasingly silly as the plot unfolded.
- It's essential to craft a unique and captivating persona as the leading lady of a new production.
- Despite wearing numerous masks as different personas in various characters throughout the movie, he finally decided which face best portrayed him on set.