Scene-stealer (Noun)
Meaning
An actor who draws more attention than other actors in the same scene; "babies are natural scene-stealers".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The talented young actress was a scene-stealer in her Broadway debut, earning rave reviews from critics.
- In any film, the charismatic actor is always the scene-stealer with his impeccable comedic timing.
- Babies are natural scene-stealers, drawing attention with their coos and giggles at family gatherings.
- The actor's impressive performance in the action movie made him the scene-stealer of the year.
- At weddings, it's often the best man's speech that turns him into an unexpected scene-stealer.