main character
Central story figure
Main character is the central figure in a story—the person whose journey the narrative follows.
The phrase has extended to real life, where someone with main character energy acts as if the world revolves around them, sometimes admirably confident, sometimes obliviously self-absorbed.
To be the main character is to command attention or live dramatically: She walked in like she was the main character.
- self insertWriter as character
- protagonistStory's central figure
- heroOne admired for courage
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- principalChief school administrator
storyline · star · backstory · archetype · everyman · hero's journey · chosen one · final girl · tragic hero · fictional identity · redemption arc · tragic flaw · avatar · underdog · ensemble · origin · destiny · plot armor
- "Main" phrases
- protagonistsprotagonist, hero, lead role, leading man, leading lady
- social mediaposts, post, influencer status, followers, tweet
- leading roleslead role, leading role, lead actor, lead actress, leading man
- lifestyle buzzwordsself-care, wellness, good vibes, goals, hustle
- Neologismsselfie, blog, vlog, podcast, hashtag
main characterextra
Additional, beyond necessary
background character · faceless crowd · minor character · bit player · walk-on
main characterfoil
Defeat a plan
antagonist · sidekick · supporting role · villain · secondary character