Impersonator

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɜrsəˌneɪtər/

Definitions of impersonator

noun a person who pretends to be someone else, especially for entertainment or fraud purposes

Example Sentences

A1 The impersonator mimicked famous singers at the talent show.

A2 The impersonator entertained the crowd with their spot-on impressions of celebrities.

B1 The impersonator was hired to perform at the corporate event.

B2 The talented impersonator was able to capture the essence of the character they were portraying.

C1 The renowned impersonator had a successful career imitating famous historical figures.

C2 The masterful impersonator could flawlessly embody any personality with precision and skill.

Examples of impersonator in a Sentence

formal The police arrested the impersonator who was pretending to be a doctor at the hospital.

informal I heard there's an impersonator doing a comedy show at the club tonight.

slang That impersonator at the party was so good, I almost believed he was the real celebrity.

figurative She's an impersonator of emotions, always putting on a facade to hide her true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of impersonator

past tense

impersonated

plural

impersonators

comparative

more impersonating

superlative

most impersonating

present tense

impersonates

future tense

will impersonate

perfect tense

has impersonated

continuous tense

is impersonating

singular

impersonator

positive degree

impersonator

infinitive

to impersonate

gerund

impersonating

participle

impersonating

Origin and Evolution of impersonator

First Known Use: 1717 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'impersonator' originates from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' or 'into' and the word 'personator' which comes from the Latin word 'personare' meaning 'to sound through'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who mimics or imitates another person, the term 'impersonator' has evolved to encompass a wider range of performances where individuals take on the persona of someone else, such as actors portraying historical figures or celebrities.