Actorish

Pronunciation: /ˈæktərɪʃ/

Definitions of actorish

adjective resembling or characteristic of an actor; theatrical or dramatic in behavior or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 He tried to act actorish during the school play.

A2 The amateur actor gave an actorish performance in the community theater production.

B1 Her actorish mannerisms made her stand out in the audition.

B2 The seasoned actor's actorish charm captivated the audience.

C1 His actorish behavior on set caused tension among the cast and crew.

C2 The actor's actorish approach to method acting impressed critics and fellow actors alike.

Examples of actorish in a Sentence

formal His actorish mannerisms made him stand out in the audition.

informal She always acts so actorish whenever she's around a camera.

slang I can't stand his overly actorish behavior on set.

figurative Her smile had an actorish quality to it, as if she was always putting on a performance.

Grammatical Forms of actorish

• past tense: acted
• plural: actors
• comparative: more actorish
• superlative: most actorish
• present tense: act
• future tense: will act
• perfect tense: have acted
• continuous tense: is acting
• singular: actor
• positive degree: actorish
• infinitive: to act
• gerund: acting
• participle: acting

Origin and Evolution of actorish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'actorish' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'actour', which was derived from the Latin word 'actor' meaning 'doer' or 'performer'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who performs on stage, the term 'actorish' has evolved to also refer to someone who behaves in a dramatic or exaggerated manner in everyday life.