cothurnus
/koʊˈθɜrnəs/
noun
- A thick-soled boot or buskin worn by actors in ancient Greek and Roman tragedies, often used to denote tragic drama itself.
- In classical literature, the cothurnus symbolizes the grandeur of tragedy.
- The cothurnus was essential for giving tragic actors a towering presence on stage.
- The museum's exhibit included a well-preserved cothurnus from the 4th century BCE.
- The elevated, solemn style associated with tragedy; tragic drama as a genre.
- The poet's work aspired to the cothurnus, dealing with themes of fate and suffering.
- Critics said the film lacked the cothurnus of true tragedy, feeling more like melodrama.
- Her performance had the weight of the cothurnus, moving the audience to tears.
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