Synonyms for

Playwright

Verb / ˈpleɪˌraɪt / Another word for playwright — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A playwright is a person who writes plays for the theatre.

Synonyms & similar words

dramatist dramatist author writer dramaturge scribe dramaturgist playmaker scripter composer wordsmith screenwriter scriptwriter wordslinger dramaturg screenwriter playwrighter playwrite

Synonyms by register

Formal

dramatist scriptwriter author composer

Informal

writer storyteller

Literary

bard scenewright

Antonyms

actor performer spectator audience director producer critic

Common collocations

  • famous playwright
  • award-winning playwright
  • playwright and director
  • playwright's latest work
  • a celebrated playwright
  • emerging playwright
  • playwright's vision

Word family

noun playwright
verb write
adjective dramatic

Usage note

A playwright is specifically a writer of plays. While 'dramatist' is a close synonym, 'playwright' is the most common and direct term.

Example sentences

  1. The playwright won an award for her latest play.
  2. The school is putting on a play written by a famous playwright.
  3. The playwright worked on the script for months before it was ready for production.
  4. The audience was impressed by the clever dialogue in the playwrights play.
  5. The playwrights work is known for its wit and humor.

Quotes

  • A good playwright is a man who understands the modern world.
  • A playwright is a man who writes plays. The clues in the name.
  • A playwright is the litmus paper of the arts. Hes got to be, because if he isnt working on the same wave length as the audience, no one would know what in hell he was talking about.

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