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Roman holiday
noun
- a public spectacle or controversy marked by barbarism, vindictiveness, or scandal.
- pleasure or advantage gained from the discomfort or suffering of others.
Roman holiday
noun
- entertainment or pleasure that depends on the suffering of others
Word History and Origins
Origin of Roman holiday1
Word History and Origins
Origin of Roman holiday1
Example Sentences
Influenced by Audrey Hepburn’s character in the 1953 film “Roman Holiday,” Green envisioned a world where “the princess lived her life in color rather than black-and-white.”
During her time in the capital she gained her first film and stage roles including her Broadway debut in Gigi and secured an Oscar for her portrayal of Princess Ann in Roman Holiday, while she also became known for her style and fashion influence.
Seeing the 1953 film “Roman Holiday” made Callas determined to look like its diminutive star, Audrey Hepburn.
While stationed in Europe, he also helped gather footage for William Wyler, who would go on to direct films such as Ben Hur, Roman Holiday, and Wuthering Heights.
Having that flexibility makes the process of creating more innovative options possible.Collins says that the "fan favorite" cocktail right now is the Roman Holiday non-alcoholic option, which is comprised of pomegranate cordial, lemon juice, club soda and non-alcoholic Sparkling Rose by Leitz Eins Zwei Zero, which is from Germany.
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