tragedian
[/trəˈdʒiːdiən/]
nounpl: tragedians
ator/atriz de tragédias
1. An actor who specializes in tragic roles, particularly in classical or dramatic theater
The tragedian delivered a powerful performance of Hamlet that moved the entire audience to tears.
O ator de tragédias entregou uma performance poderosa de Hamlet que comoveu toda a plateia até às lágrimas.
2. A person who writes or composes tragedies
Shakespeare was regarded as one of the greatest tragedians in the history of literature.
Shakespeare foi considerado um dos maiores autores de tragédias na história da literatura.
3. Someone with a melancholic or dramatic temperament; a person prone to viewing events tragically
Don't be such a tragedian about the cancelled picnic; we can reschedule it.
Não seja tão dramático sobre o piquenique cancelado; podemos reagendá-lo.
In both American and Brazilian theatrical traditions, tragedians hold a prestigious position, often associated with classical training and serious dramatic work. The term is less commonly used in modern colloquial speech but remains important in theater criticism and classical drama contexts. In informal speech, 'tragedian' can humorously refer to someone who is overly dramatic about minor problems.
NYC Slang
drama queen (informal, derogatory use)
Related Idioms & Phrases
born tragedian - someone naturally suited for tragic roles
make a tragedy of something - to exaggerate the seriousness of a situation
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