sir tom stoppard
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Sir Tom Stoppard: A British dramatist and screenwriter, born in Czechoslovakia in 1937. He is renowned for his intellectually complex and witty plays, which often explore philosophical and linguistic themes.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The theater is staging a revival of a classic play by Sir Tom Stoppard.
- Sir Tom Stoppard's work is characterized by its clever wordplay and exploration of big ideas.
Advanced Usage
- Referring to the body of work: The name can be used metonymically to refer to the collective works or distinctive style of the playwright.
- That dialogue feels very much like Sir Tom Stoppard; it's so intelligent and fast-paced.
Variants and Related Words
- Stoppardian (adj): Of, relating to, or characteristic of Sir Tom Stoppard or his works, especially in being intellectually playful and linguistically dexterous.
- The play has a wonderfully Stoppardian cleverness to its structure.
Synonyms
- Playwright: A person who writes plays.
- Dramatist: A writer of dramas for the stage.
Notes on Meaning
- This term specifically denotes the individual, Sir Tom Stoppard. It is not used as a common noun. The primary meaning is the identity of the person, with a secondary meaning relating to his influential career and distinctive literary style.
Noun
-
British dramatist (born in Czechoslovakia in 1937)
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
