# thespian

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈθɛspi.ən/ · frequency rank #62,569

## Definitions
1. Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.

## Etymology
From Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) + -ian.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thespian