method actingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈmeθ.əd ˌæk.tɪŋ/us/ˈmeθ.əd ˌæk.tɪŋ/also the Methoda style of acting in which an actor tries to understand and feel the emotions of the character he or she represents:
Robert De Niro has been a faithful exponent of "the Method", immersing himself totally in his roles and gaining and losing whatever weight has been necessary to convey the character.
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method actor
noun [ C ] ukus