Synonyms for thespian

Most common

role player · actor · comedian

All synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Definitions

1. n. 1

   An actor or player.

2. adj. 1

   Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.

Forms

Plural

thespians → actors, players, comedians, histrions…

Example sentences

• actor He made a lot of efforts to become a famous actor.
• comedian This comedian does not pull any punches on stage.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

actor²

6 letters

player², stagey

8 letters

comedian⁴, histrion

10 letters

theatrical⁴, thespianic

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (actor² = 2 syllables).