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Meaning of dramatics
The quality of being dramatic or sensational.
Etymology of dramatics
The word "dramatics" originates from the Greek word "draomai", meaning "to act" or "to do", and the Latin word "dramaticus", meaning "of or pertaining to drama".
Historically, the term "dramatics" referred to the art of acting or the study of drama, but over time it has taken on a broader meaning to include any behavior or action that is considered dramatic or sensational.
Synonyms
theatrics
histrionics
melodrama
spectacle
performance
showmanship
acting
overacting
exaggeration
flamboyance
ostentation
pretension
affectation
pose
posturing
hamming
emoting
miming
playacting
stagecraft
theatrality
dramatics
dramatization
sensationalism
emotionalism
sentimentality
affectivity
expressiveness
theatricality
performance
presentation
production
entertainment
Definitions
- The quality of being dramatic or sensational, especially in a way that is considered excessive or insincere.
- * A dramatic or sensational quality, especially one that is considered excessive or insincere.
Usage Examples
- The actress was known for her dramatics on stage, bringing the audience to tears with her powerful performance.
- * The football player's dramatics after scoring a goal were seen as excessive by some, but exciting by others.