Tragedian (Noun)
Meaning 1
An actor who specializes in tragic roles.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The renowned tragedian's performance in the title role of Hamlet was met with a standing ovation.
- As a tragedian, he was known for his ability to convey the depths of human suffering on stage.
- The young actor's breakout role as a tragedian came when he played the lead in a production of Oedipus Rex.
- With his commanding presence and expressive voice, the tragedian brought the tragic hero to life in a way that captivated the audience.
- Throughout his career, the tragedian had played a wide range of tragic roles, from Shakespeare's Macbeth to Sophocles' Antigone.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.