Meaning

2 senses
  1. (historical)A male ballet dancer who projected great nobility of character.

    a male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina

  2. A male principal dancer who performs at the highest theatrical level, combining grace with ability.

Origin

Borrowed from French danseur noble.

Borrowed from French danseur noble.

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Forms

plural: danseurs nobles
Singulardanseur noble
Pluraldanseurs nobles

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Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina:danseur

See also

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