Actress

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.trəs/

Definitions of actress

noun a female actor or performer in a play, movie, or television show

Example Sentences

A1 The actress is performing on stage.

A2 She wants to become an actress and star in movies.

B1 The actress received critical acclaim for her performance in the film.

B2 The actress has won multiple awards for her outstanding acting skills.

C1 The actress is known for her versatility in portraying a wide range of characters.

C2 The actress's talent and dedication have earned her a place among the top performers in the industry.

Examples of actress in a Sentence

formal The actress delivered a powerful monologue in the final act of the play.

informal I heard that actress is going to be in the new movie coming out next month.

slang That actress is totally killing it on screen!

figurative She played the role of a mother so convincingly, she truly became the actress in real life.

Grammatical Forms of actress

• past tense: acted
• plural: actresses
• comparative: more actress-like
• superlative: most actress-like
• present tense: acts
• future tense: will act
• perfect tense: has acted
• continuous tense: is acting
• singular: actress
• positive degree: actress
• infinitive: to act
• gerund: acting
• participle: acting

Origin and Evolution of actress

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'actress' originated from the term 'actor' which was used to describe performers in plays and other forms of entertainment.

Evolution of the word: Originally, the term 'actor' was used for both male and female performers, but as more women started to take on acting roles, the term 'actress' was coined to specifically refer to female performers. Over time, the use of 'actress' has become more common and accepted in the entertainment industry.