groundling (Meaning)
groundling (n)
in Elizabethan theater: a playgoer in the cheap standing section
groundling (n.)
A fish that keeps at the bottom of the water, as the loach.
A spectator in the pit of a theater, which formerly was on the ground, and without floor or benches.
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groundling Sentence Examples
- The groundling stood among the commoners, his gaze fixed upon the stage.
- The theater was filled with a diverse crowd, from groundlings to nobles.
- The play's humor appealed to both the lowly groundlings and the sophisticated patrons.
- The groundlings erupted in laughter at the jester's antics.
- The actor's delivery was so captivating that even the groundlings were moved to tears.
- The groundlings' cheers echoed through the theater, a testament to the power of the performance.
- Despite their humble status, the groundlings played an essential role in the theater's success.
- The groundlings' presence created a lively and interactive atmosphere.
- The groundlings often stood for hours, their enthusiasm undiminished.
- The play's message resonated with the groundlings, who saw their own struggles reflected in the characters.
FAQs About the word groundling
in Elizabethan theater: a playgoer in the cheap standing sectionA fish that keeps at the bottom of the water, as the loach., A spectator in the pit of a theater
philistine,materialist,lowbrow,
cognoscente, expert, scholar, cognoscente, dilettante, connoisseur,connoisseur, scholar, expert, authority
The groundling stood among the commoners, his gaze fixed upon the stage.
The theater was filled with a diverse crowd, from groundlings to nobles.
The play's humor appealed to both the lowly groundlings and the sophisticated patrons.
The groundlings erupted in laughter at the jester's antics.
