thespian | Definition of thespian

Synonyms and Antonyms of thespian

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)

although she's "acted" in a couple of horror movies, I'd hardly call her one of our more promising thespians

Synonyms of thespian

actor, impersonator, mummer, player, thesp, trouper

Words Related to thespian

barnstormer, enactor, entertainer, performer

actress, starlet

lead, leading lady, leading man, star

coactor, costar

extra, spear-carrier, supernumerary, walk-on

monologuist (or monologist)

prima donna, scene-stealer

double, understudy

comedian, farceur

tragedian, tragedienne

ape, aper, ham, imitator, impressionist, masker, masquerader, mime, mimic, pantomime, pantomimist, personator, poser

buffoon, clown, harlequin, stooge, zany

Antonyms of thespian