Definition

Proper noun * Katharine Hepburn: An acclaimed American actress of film, stage, and television. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in cinematic history, known for her distinctive voice, fierce independence, and intelligent, strong-willed screen persona. Her career spanned over six decades.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Katharine Hepburn won a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress.
  • The documentary explored the life and career of Katharine Hepburn.
  • Many of Katharine Hepburn's most famous films were made with Spencer Tracy.

Advanced Usage

• "Hepburnesque" (adjective): Describing a manner, style, or quality reminiscent of Katharine Hepburn, particularly characterized by intelligence, wit, and a confident, independent demeanor.
  • She has a very Hepburnesque charm about her.

Variants and Related Words

• Kate (nickname): A common informal shortening of the name Katharine.
• Hepburn (surname): The family name, often used alone to refer to the actress in a familiar or journalistic context.

Synonyms

• The First Lady of Cinema: An honorary title often used to describe her preeminent status.
• Screen legend: A term for an actor with an enduring, iconic career in film.

Related Phrases

• The Tracy-Hepburn partnership: Refers to the iconic professional and personal partnership between Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, who starred in nine films together.
  • The Tracy-Hepburn partnership defined a genre of sophisticated romantic comedy.

Noun

1. United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)