personage
/'pə:snidʤ/
Definition
- Noun:
- An important or influential person: A personage is an individual whose actions, opinions, or social standing give them significant influence or prominence.
- A character in a story or play: Personage can refer to a character, especially one in a dramatic, literary, or historical narrative.
- (Archaic/Humorous) A person: Used as another word for "person," often to imply someone is notable, peculiar, or not needing specific identification.
Examples of Usage
- As an important person:
- The ceremony was attended by numerous political personages.
- She became a leading personage in the world of finance.
- As a character:
- The novel features a mysterious personage who guides the hero.
- Shakespeare's plays are filled with memorable personages.
- As a (notable/peculiar) person:
- A curious personage arrived at the inn late last night.
- He was an odd personage, always dressed in black.
Advanced Usage
- "A personage of note": A person who is famous or distinguished.
- The gallery opening was full of personages of note from the art world.
- Used in formal or literary contexts to elevate the description of a person, implying dignity, importance, or distinctiveness.
Variants and Related Words
- Persona (n): The aspect of someone's character or the social role that they present to others. (e.g., )
- Personify (v): To represent a quality or concept as a person. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Dignitary: A person considered important because of high rank or office.
- Luminary: A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
- Figure: A person of a particular kind, especially a prominent one.
- Character: A person in a novel, play, or film; also, an unusual or interesting individual.
Antonyms
- Nonentity: An unimportant person or thing.
- Nobody: A person of no importance or authority.
Related Phrases
- Public personage: An individual who is well-known and often in the public eye.
- As a public personage, her every move was scrutinized by the media.
- Historical personage: A person from history.
- The book analyzes the motivations of key historical personages.
Noun
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a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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another word for person; a person not meriting identification
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a strange personage appeared at the door
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