different between terpsichorean vs melpomenish

English

Alternative forms

• Terpsichorean

Etymology

From Terpsichore (“the Muse of dance in Greek mythology”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?t??p.s?.k???i?.?n/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?t?p.s?.k???i?.?n/, /?t?p.s??k??.i?.?n/
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Adjective

terpsichorean (comparative more terpsichorean, superlative most terpsichorean)

1. (dance) Of or relating to dancing.
   • 1939, T. S. Eliot, The Song of the Jellicles (in Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats)

     They're quiet enough in the morning hours,
     They're quiet enough in the afternoon,
     Reserving their terpsichorean powers
     To dance by the light of the Jellicle Moon.

Usage notes

This word is sometimes capitalized, because of its etymology from a proper noun.

Translations

Noun

terpsichorean (plural terpsichoreans)

1. A person who dances, especially professionally.

Translations

English

Etymology

From ????????? (Melpomene), the Greek Muse of tragedy, +? -ish.

Adjective

melpomenish (comparative more melpomenish, superlative most melpomenish)

1. Tragic; relating to tragedy in a literary or theatrical work.

Related terms

• Melpomene
• terpsichorean