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Noun harold pinter has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebHarold PinterHarold Pinter, often referred to as one of the most influential British playwrights of the 20th century, was also highly regarded as a director, screenwriter, actor, and poet. His works often explored the complexities of human relationships, power dynamics, and the underlying tension in everyday conversations. As a NounSense 1: Harold Pinter is best known for his unique and provocative plays, including "The Birthday Party," "The Homecoming," and "Betrayal." His distinctive writing style, characterized by pauses, silence, and subtext, often generates intense psychological and emotional impact on the audience. Example sentence: Many theaters around the world continue to stage Harold Pinter's thought-provoking plays to captivate audiences. As a VerbSense 1: To "pinterize" a conversation or a script is to infuse it with the characteristic ambiguity, tension, and underlying menace depicted in Harold Pinter's works. Example sentence: The playwright sought to pinterize the dialogue, leaving the audience guessing about the true intentions of the characters. As an AdjectiveSense 1: Describing a play, screenplay, or poem as "Pinteresque" means it possesses the distinctive traits and themes associated with Harold Pinter's works, such as the exploration of power play, hidden motives, and the unsettling nature of human interactions. Example sentence: The director intentionally created a Pinteresque atmosphere, incorporating long pauses and loaded silences to heighten tension during the performance. Related Products | ||||
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