moliere

/mɔljɛʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

a French playwright and actor, best known for his comedies, especially ‘Tartuffe’ and ‘The Misanthrope’

“Moliere’s works continue to be widely performed today.”

2. proper noun

Jean-Baptiste Moliere (1622-1673), a French playwright and actor

“Moliere’s influence on French literature is immense.”

Synonyms

  • dramatist
  • playwright

Antonyms

  • dramatic critic
  • theater detractor