Tragedienne

usgb/trəˌdʒiːdiˈen/
noun

A female actor who specializes in playing tragic roles or characters in a play or movie.

Sarah is now regarded as one of the greatest tragediennes of her generation.
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Often appears as...

  • famous tragedienne
  • great tragedienne

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Gender Specific

Tragedienne refers exclusively to female actors, unlike 'actor' which is gender-neutral.

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The play's success was attributed to its powerful tragedienne.
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Tragic Emphasis

'Tragedienne' is used when emphasizing the actor's skill in portraying characters in sad stories.

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Her performance as a tragedienne left the audience in tears.
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Literary Context

'Tragedienne' often appears in discussions about theater, literature, or film criticism.

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Critics praised her as a skilled tragedienne in classic plays.
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