adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Like or resembling an actor

   "Oedipus is actorlike in his taking upon himself words and deeds on the behalf of other characters."

Synonyms

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actorishactorishactorlyactorlyactoryactory

Example

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"Oedipus is actorlike in his taking upon himself words and deeds on the behalf of other characters."

Etymology

From actor + -like.

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