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Word of the Day – Tragedienne

By July 24, 2020Word of the Day

Tragedienne ( noun)

traj-ed-ee-en

An actress who specializes in tragic roles.

Mid 19th century from French tragédienne, feminine of tragédien.

Example sentences

“she was the classic tragedienne, full of loss after a chain of bad luck.”

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