Hollywood Stars

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports

adjective related to being famous or well-known

  • The celebrity attended the charity event to raise awareness for the cause.
  • I saw a celebrity at the grocery store yesterday!
  • That celebrity is totally living their best life.
  • Becoming a celebrity overnight is like winning the lottery.

noun a male actor who is especially popular as a romantic or heroic leading man in movies shown in the afternoon or early evening

  • The matinee idol received critical acclaim for his performance in the latest Shakespearean play.
  • The matinee idol is so dreamy, all the girls have a crush on him.
  • That matinee idol is a total heartthrob, I can't get enough of him.
  • In the world of politics, he was seen as the matinee idol of the party, always charming and charismatic on stage.