Actorish

/ˈæktərɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of an actor; having theatrical or affected qualities.

Etymology

From actor (from Latin agere, 'to do/perform') + -ish (resembling). Created in English to describe qualities similar to those of stage performers.

Kelly Says

The -ish suffix is wonderfully flexible in English—it turns any noun into 'kind of like that thing,' which is why 'actorish' captures that slightly exaggerated, performative quality without being fully theatrical.

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