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BNC: 49181 COCA: 33536

dramatics

dramatics /drəˈmætɪks/ noun
dramatics
/drəˈmætɪks/
noun
Learner's definition of DRAMATICS
[plural] : behavior that is very emotional in a way that does not seem sincere : exaggerated behavior夸张的行为;做作
[noncount] : the study or practice of acting in or producing plays戏剧表演;戏剧创作
see also amateur dramatics
BNC: 49181 COCA: 33536

dramatics

noun

dra·​mat·​ics drə-ˈma-tiks How to pronounce dramatics (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: the study or practice of theatrical arts (such as acting and stagecraft)
2
: dramatic behavior or expression

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The late-inning dramatics were the opposite of the pitcher's duel between Luis Cessa and Adrian Sampson. The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Both last season's dramatics and this trailer's short clips prove Allison's devious plan only makes her prototypical sitcom wife life more cumbersome. Emma Becker, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 Such is the story of the last two months for Phoenix Rising — despite the dramatics of Saturday night’s late comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw with Orange County, which is the second worst team in the Western Conference. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2022 In earlier tellings of this story, the mother of the bride was little more than a calm counterweight to her husband’s dramatics. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2022 Politics more widely seems to be an exercise in amateur dramatics, striking attitudes to impress your public. Gerard Baker, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2022 However, the Early Signing Period should offer some dramatics. Adam Lichtenstein, sun-sentinel.com, 15 Dec. 2021 With all the dramatics of the last few weeks, Utah’s gymnastics needed a mundane meet Friday — a nice easy win to close out the hectic week. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Feb. 2022 Both can be counteracted, but Dr. Goldfarb apparently has no interest in that, instead concentrating on inflammatory racial dramatics. WSJ, 11 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dramatics was in 1796
BNC: 49181 COCA: 33536

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