( often lowercase ) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.

of or characteristic of Thespis.

of or pertaining to Thespiae.

( sometimes lowercase ) a tragedian; an actor or actress.

noun

artist , bit player , character , entertainer , extra , ham * , headliner , idol , lead , performer , play-actor , player , star , straight person , thesp , understudy , actress , actor , dramatic , theatrical , trouper

adjective

dramaturgic , dramaturgical , histrionic , histrionical , theatric , theatrical