theatricality
/θiˌætrɪˈkæləti/
noun
- The quality of being dramatic, exaggerated, or suitable for performance on stage.
- Her speech had a theatricality that captivated the entire audience.
- The director added theatricality to the scene by using dramatic music and slow motion.
- The theatricality of the opera was enhanced by the elaborate costumes and lighting.
- Behavior that is overly dramatic or showy, often in a way that seems artificial.
- His theatricality at the dinner table annoyed his parents, who preferred calm conversation.
- The actress's theatricality offstage made her seem like she was always performing.
- Some people mistake theatricality for genuine emotion, but it is often just for show.
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