- dramatics
- noun plural but singular or plural in construction Date: 1796 1. the study or practice of theatrical arts (as acting and stagecraft) 2. dramatic behavior or expression
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dramatics — [drə mat′iks] pl.n. 1. [usually with sing. v.] the art of performing or producing plays 2. plays performed and produced by amateurs 3. dramatic effect; esp., exaggerated emotionalism … English World dictionary
dramatics — [[t]drəmæ̱tɪks[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: usu with supp You use dramatics to refer to activities connected with the theatre and drama, such as acting in plays or producing them. Angela says she longs to join an amateur dramatics class. ...the university… … English dictionary
dramatics — n. to study dramatics * * * [drə mætɪks] to study dramatics … Combinatory dictionary
dramatics — dra|mat|ics [drəˈmætıks] n [plural] behaviour that shows too much emotion, and is annoying or does not seem sincere ▪ Rex had no time for her dramatics, and left the room. →amateur dramatics at ↑amateur … Dictionary of contemporary English
dramatics — /dreuh mat iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) the art of producing or acting dramas. 2. (used with a pl. v.) dramatic productions, esp. by amateurs. 3. (used with a pl. v.) dramatic, overly emotional, or insincere behavior: His friends are … Universalium
dramatics — dra|mat|ics [ drə mætıks ] noun 1. ) uncount the activity of performing plays: amateur dramatics 2. ) plural INFORMAL the behavior of someone who shows a lot of emotion that is not necessary or sincere … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
dramatics — noun 1 (U) the study or practice of skills used in drama, such as acting: amateur dramatics 2 (plural) behaviour that shows too much feeling, and that is often insincere; histrionics … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
dramatics — UK [drəˈmætɪks] / US noun 1) [uncountable] See: amateur dramatics 2) [plural] informal the behaviour of someone who shows a lot of emotion that is not necessary or sincere … English dictionary
dramatics — noun a) (used with a singular or plural verb) the art of acting and stagecraft. b) (used with a singular or plural verb) dramatic behaviour … Wiktionary
dramatics — Synonyms and related words: Thespian art, amateur theatricals, blazon, bravura, brilliancy, daring, dash, demonstration, display, dramatic art, dramatic form, dramatic irony, dramatic stroke, dramatic structure, dramaticism, dramatism, dramaturgy … Moby Thesaurus
