Figurant [noun]

Definition of Figurant:

person who performs graceful dance

Synonyms of Figurant:

● Dancer

● Company

● Prima ballerina

● Coryphee

● Danseur

● Danseuse

● Figurante

● Hoofer


Opposite/Antonyms of Figurant:

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Sentence/Example of Figurant:

The former of these is said to be 45 years of age, and has long been reckoned the best figurant on this stage.

He ventures to hold that as much talent is necessary to constitute a tolerable figurant as to make a good actor.

The figurant, from this modest and accidental beginning of his career as an actor, speedily rose to be famous.