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acting
has definitions from the field of theater
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[ noun ] (theater) the performance of a part or role in a drama
Synonyms Used in print (The Christian Science Monitor,...)Thereafter the audience waxed applause happy , but discriminating operagoers reserved judgment as her singing showed signs of strain , her musicianship some questionable procedure and her acting uncomfortable stylization . (The Providence Journal...)Charlotte_Fairchild was excellent as the loyal Marie , who became the second Mrs._LaGuardia , singing and acting with remarkable conviction . I must say , however , that I preferred the acting that had something of a biting edge to it . (David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)Acting soothed him . Related terms activity performing_arts roleplaying business hamming mime portrayal heroics skit impersonation performance act act |
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[ adjective ] serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Examples "the acting president" Used in print ("Editorials"...)The appointment of U_Thant of Burma as the U.N.'s Acting Secretary_General - at this writing , the choice appears to be certain - offers further proof that in politics it is more important to have no influential enemies than to have influential friends . Related terms |
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