Cothurni

/kəˈθɜːnaɪ/

/kəˈθɜrnaɪ/

Translation of "cothurni" into russian

Noun

cothurni pl

cothurnus

cothurni pl

The actor wore cothurnus to appear taller on stage.

Актёр носил котурны, чтобы казаться выше на сцене.

Noun

A type of high, thick-soled boot worn by actors in ancient Greek and Roman tragedies.

The actor donned a pair of cothurni to elevate his stature on stage during the performance of the Greek tragedy.

A style or manner of elevated, dignified, or grandiloquent expression, often used in reference to tragic drama.

The playwright's use of cothurnus in dialogue gave the play a sense of gravitas and formality.