Tragedienne
/trəˌdʒiːdiˈen/
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Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Tragedienne refers exclusively to female actors, unlike 'actor' which is gender-neutral. 
The play's success was attributed to its powerful tragedienne.
Pro Tip 2/3Tragic Emphasis
'Tragedienne' is used when emphasizing the actor's skill in portraying characters in sad stories. 
Her performance as a tragedienne left the audience in tears.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Context
'Tragedienne' often appears in discussions about theater, literature, or film criticism. 
Critics praised her as a skilled tragedienne in classic plays.