Laughton

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Definition

Proper noun A surname, most famously that of Charles Laughton, a celebrated actor.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, Charles Laughton, or to others sharing his surname. * He studied the acting techniques of Laughton. * The film starred Charles Laughton.

Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used metonymically to refer to a style of powerful, character-driven acting.
    • His performance had a touch of Laughton about it—larger than life yet deeply human.
Variants and Related Words
  • Laughtonesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of Charles Laughton or his acting style.
    • The actor gave a Laughtonesque performance, full of nuance and grandeur.
Synonyms
  • (When referring to the actor) The star of ; the Oscar-winning actor for .
Notes on Meaning

This is a proper noun (a name). Its primary meaning is not found in a standard dictionary but in biographical reference. It refers specifically to: 1. Charles Laughton (1899–1962), the acclaimed British-American actor known for roles in films like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mutiny on the Bounty, and Witness for the Prosecution. 2. As a surname, it may belong to other individuals unrelated to the actor.

Noun
  1. United States film actor (born in England) (1899-1962)

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