theatrics

theatrics
Synonyms and related words:
Thespian art, amateur theatricals, blazon, blood and thunder, bravura, brilliancy, daring, dash, demonstration, demonstrativeness, display, dramatic art, dramatic form, dramatic irony, dramatic stroke, dramatic structure, dramaticism, dramatics, dramatism, dramaturgy, eclat, emotional appeal, emotionalism, emotionality, emotionalization, emotionalizing, emotiveness, emotivity, etalage, exhibition, exhibitionism, false front, fanfaronade, figure, flair, flaunt, flaunting, flourish, histrionics, histrionism, human interest, love interest, making scenes, manifestation, melodrama, melodramatics, nonrationalness, pageant, pageantry, parade, play construction, sensationalism, sham, show, showing-off, spectacle, splash, splurge, staginess, theatricalism, theatricality, theatricals, theatricism, unreasoningness, vaunt, visceralness, yellow journalism|

Moby Thesaurus. . 1996.

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  • theatrics — (n.) 1807, matters pertaining to the stage, from THEATER (Cf. theater); also see ICS (Cf. ics). Meaning theatrical behavior is attested from 1929, American English …   Etymology dictionary

  • theatrics — [thē a′triks] n. the art of the theater pl.n. something done or said for theatrical effect; histrionic actions, manners, devices, etc …   English World dictionary

  • theatrics — thēˈa.triks, thiˈ , rēks noun plural Etymology: theatric + s 1. : theatrical II 1 amateur theatrics 2. : staged or contrived effects a tale of high adventure heightened not by studio theatrics but by one s sense of being an immediate participant… …   Useful english dictionary

  • theatrics — noun plural Date: 1807 1. theatrical 1 2. staged or contrived effects …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • theatrics — /thee a triks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the art of staging plays and other stage performances. 2. (used with a pl. v.) exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words. [1800 10; THEATR(IC) + ICS] * * * …   Universalium

  • theatrics — noun histrionics …   Wiktionary

  • theatrics — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun Overemotional exaggerated behavior calculated for effect: dramatics, histrionics, melodramatics, theatrical (used in plural). See FEELINGS, STYLE …   English dictionary for students

  • theatrics — the|at|rics [θiˈætrıks] n [plural] especially AmE behaviour that is very loud and noticeable, and is intended to get people s attention …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • theatrics — the|at|rics [ θi ætrıks ] noun plural MAINLY JOURNALISM ways of behaving or doing something that are intended to make people notice you instead of to achieve a particular aim …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • theatrics — n. theater, art of theater; excessively dramatic behavior …   English contemporary dictionary

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