tragedian

• Nom désignant un écrivain, en particulier un dramaturge, qui compose des tragédies, ou un acteur spécialisé dans l'interprétation de rôles tragiques.

A noun referring to a writer, especially a playwright, who composes tragedies, or an actor who specializes in performing tragic roles.

1. Writer of tragediesC1formal

   A person, especially a playwright, who writes tragedies.

   Auteur tragique

   • Shakespeare is the most famous tragedian in English literature.
   • The ancient Greek tragedians, like Sophocles, wrote plays that are still performed today.
   • She is a modern tragedian whose works explore themes of loss and fate.

2. Actor in tragic rolesC1formal

   An actor who specializes in performing tragic roles in plays or films.

   Acteur tragique

   • He is a renowned tragedian, known for his powerful performances in Shakespearean dramas.
   • The tragedian delivered a moving soliloquy that brought the audience to tears.
   • She trained for years to become a tragedian, mastering the art of portraying deep sorrow.

   Synonymestragedienne

   Antonymescomedian