CEFR C2

theatricality

noun

Meaning

Exaggerated, dramatic behavior or style intended to attract attention or create a performance-like effect.

Examples

Her constant need for theatricality made it difficult to tell when she was genuinely upset and when she was just putting on a show.
The director criticized the actor for his excessive theatricality, urging him to adopt a more natural and understated approach.

Synonyms: drama, showiness, histrionics, affectation

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theatricality (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌθiːətrɪˈkæləti

Definition

Exaggerated, dramatic behavior or style intended to attract attention or create a performance-like effect.

Examples

Her constant need for theatricality made it difficult to tell when she was genuinely upset and when she was just putting on a show.
The director criticized the actor for his excessive theatricality, urging him to adopt a more natural and understated approach.
Despite the serious nature of the trial, the lawyer's courtroom theatricality often bordered on the absurd.

Synonyms of theatricality

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