Actorly

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tər.li/

Definitions of actorly

adjective relating to or characteristic of an actor or acting

Example Sentences

A1 The actorly dog pretended to be a cat.

A2 She tried to imitate the actorly gestures of her favorite movie star.

B1 The actorly performance of the lead actor captivated the audience.

B2 His actorly skills were evident in his ability to portray a wide range of emotions.

C1 The director praised her for her actorly intuition and natural talent.

C2 Her actorly presence on stage commanded attention and respect from the audience.

Examples of actorly in a Sentence

formal The actorly performance of the lead actor received critical acclaim.

informal I heard that his actorly skills landed him the role in the new movie.

slang She totally nailed the audition with her actorly vibes.

figurative His actorly presence on stage was like watching magic unfold.

Grammatical Forms of actorly

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

Origin and Evolution of actorly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'actorly' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who behaves or performs like an actor, the term 'actorly' has evolved to also refer to the qualities or characteristics associated with actors or acting.