comedienne
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Definition
- Noun:
- A female comedian: A woman who performs comedy, telling jokes or performing humorous acts to entertain an audience.
- A female actor in a comedy: A woman who performs a role in a comedic play, film, or show.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The talented comedienne had the entire audience laughing with her sharp observations.
- She began her career as a comedienne in small clubs before starring in her own television show.
- In the classic play, the comedienne played the role of the witty maid.
Advanced Usage
- The term specifically denotes gender, distinguishing a female performer from a male comedian. It is often used in contexts discussing the art, history, or profession of comedy.
- The festival featured a panel discussion on the challenges faced by a comedienne in the industry.
Variants and Related Words
- Comedian (noun): A person who performs comedy, typically used as a gender-neutral term, though historically male-default.
- Comedic (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of comedy.
- She has a great comedic timing.
Synonyms
- Comic (noun): A performer who tells jokes.
- Humorist (noun): A person who writes or performs humorous material.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Steal the show": To attract the most attention and praise, often through a performance. A talented comedienne can do this.
- The supporting comedienne nearly stole the show with her hilarious monologue.
Noun
- a female comedian
- a female actor in a comedy