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tragedienne
[ truh-jee-dee-en ]
noun
- an actress especially noted for performing tragic roles.
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Gender Note
See -enne.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tragedienne1
1850–55; < French, feminine of tragédien tragedian
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Example Sentences
Her genius as a tragedienne surpassed her talent as a singer.
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On the evening in question, a very large audience greeted the tragedienne, and she was received, with much enthusiasm.
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She stood waiting for her cue, but as it was given, to the amazement of all, the great tragedienne glided upon the stage.
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I said I would be the greatest living tragedienne—hurled this at a lot of cat-minds down in Kentucky fifteen years ago.
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Anne was placed with Clairon, the great tragedienne, to learn acting, and with Mlle. Fel to learn singing.
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