thespian

/ˈθɛspi.ən/

ΘƐSPI · ən (2 syllables)

English Adj Top 47,958

Definition

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

Etymology

From Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) + -ian.