per·son·age (pûr s -n j)n.1. A character in a literary work. 2. a. A person. b. A person of distinction. See Synonyms at celebrity.
[Middle English, person, from Old French, from persone, person; see person.] |
personage [ˈpɜːsənɪdʒ]n1. an important or distinguished person 2. another word for person [1] a strange personage 3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) Rare a figure in literature, history, etc.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | personage - another word for person; a person not meriting identification; "a strange personage appeared at the door" | | 2. | personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of eventsadult, grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward eminence grise - (French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position; "the President's wife is an eminence grise in matters of education" Excellency - a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her'; "Your Excellency" fixer, influence peddler - someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) heavy hitter - an influential person who works hard to promote the causes they are interested in hierarch - a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy kingmaker - an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence; "the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker" magnifico - a person of distinguished rank or appearance public figure, name, figure - a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music" nepotist - a powerful person who shows favoritism to relatives or close friends policy maker - someone who sets the plan pursued by a government or business etc.; "policy makers often make the right decision for the wrong reason" power broker, powerbroker - a person who is important by virtue of the people or votes they control; "a power broker who does you a favor will expect you to return it" sacred cow - a person unreasonably held to be immune to criticism sirdar - an important person in India sun - a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc worthy - an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously); "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable" |
personagenoun personality, celebrity, big name, somebody, worthy, notable, public figure, dignitary, luminary, celeb (informal), big shot (informal), megastar (informal), big noise (informal), well-known person, V.I.P. MPs, film stars and other important personages
Translations personage [ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ] n
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