1. a person of importance or high rank
2. a character in a literary work or drama
Usage: literary

Examples

• The ambassador was an important personage at the diplomatic reception.
• Several distinguished personages attended the charity gala.
• The mayor greeted each visiting personage personally.
• She had become quite a personage in the art world.
• The novel features several memorable personages from history.
• Political personages often struggle with maintaining privacy.
• The ceremony honored local personages who had served the community.