Moliere
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Stage name of a French playwright and actor: "Molière" refers to the pseudonym of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, a 17th-century French author renowned for his sophisticated and influential comedies that satirized human folly and social conventions.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The plays of Molière are still performed worldwide.
- We studied Molière's critique of hypocrisy in "Tartuffe".
- The actor aspired to perform a role in a Molière comedy.
Advanced Usage
- "Molièresque" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or comedic genius of Molière.
- The playwright's work has a distinctly Molièresque quality, blending farce with sharp social observation.
Variants and Related Words
- Molièresque (adj): Pertaining to the style or spirit of Molière's comedies.
Synonyms
- Jean-Baptiste Poquelin: The real name of the individual known by the stage name Molière.
Noun
- French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)