dramatics

[ druh-mat-iks ]

/ drəˈmæt ɪks /

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noun

(used with a singular or plural verb) the art of producing or acting dramas.

(used with a plural verb) dramatic productions, especially by amateurs.

(used with a plural verb) dramatic, overly emotional, or insincere behavior: His friends are tired of all his phony dramatics.

Origin of dramatics

First recorded in 1675–85; see origin at dramatic, -ics

Words nearby dramatics

drama queen, drama therapy, dramatic, dramatic irony, dramatic monologue, dramatics, dramatic unities, dramatis personae, dramatist, dramatization, dramatize

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Example sentences from the Web for dramatics

Then, for dramatics and bonus patriotism points, he added “for the good of the country.”
7 Best Moments From Sunday Talk (Video)|The Daily Beast Video|November 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
After he said, “go ahead,” she “took a handful and swallowed them with gusto and no dramatics.”
Richard Burton’s Sexy Diaries: 13 Juiciest Bits|Kevin Fallon|October 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I did have the best time in college: dramatics and basket-ball and fussing and dancing—I'm simply crazy about dancing.
Main Street|Sinclair Lewis
Now it was for settlement work, now for dramatics, now for dancing.
The Precipice|Elia Wilkinson Peattie

Just then Miss Williams, the dramatics instructor, hurried in.
Janet Hardy in Hollywood|Ruthe S. Wheeler
He wanted to hold their attention minutely, so that when he was ready, the dramatics of his action would be tense and telling.
The Eyes Have It|James McKimmey
There were no dramatics––at least not until the police magistrate pronounced the sentence.
The Spoilers of the Valley|Robert Watson

British Dictionary definitions for dramatics

dramatics

/ (drəˈmætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular or plural)

the art of acting or producing plays
dramatic productions

(usually functioning as plural) histrionic behaviour

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	dramatics
释义	dramatics [ druh-mat-iks ] / drəˈmæt ɪks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR dramatics ON THESAURUS.COM noun (used with a singular or plural verb) the art of producing or acting dramas. (used with a plural verb) dramatic productions, especially by amateurs. (used with a plural verb) dramatic, overly emotional, or insincere behavior: His friends are tired of all his phony dramatics. Origin of dramatics First recorded in 1675–85; see origin at dramatic, -ics Words nearby dramatics drama queen, drama therapy, dramatic, dramatic irony, dramatic monologue, dramatics, dramatic unities, dramatis personae, dramatist, dramatization, dramatize Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for dramatics Then, for dramatics and bonus patriotism points, he added “for the good of the country.” 7 Best Moments From Sunday Talk (Video)\|The Daily Beast Video\|November 25, 2012\|DAILY BEAST After he said, “go ahead,” she “took a handful and swallowed them with gusto and no dramatics.” Richard Burton’s Sexy Diaries: 13 Juiciest Bits\|Kevin Fallon\|October 20, 2012\|DAILY BEAST I did have the best time in college: dramatics and basket-ball and fussing and dancing—I'm simply crazy about dancing. Main Street\|Sinclair Lewis Now it was for settlement work, now for dramatics, now for dancing. The Precipice\|Elia Wilkinson Peattie Just then Miss Williams, the dramatics instructor, hurried in. Janet Hardy in Hollywood\|Ruthe S. Wheeler He wanted to hold their attention minutely, so that when he was ready, the dramatics of his action would be tense and telling. The Eyes Have It\|James McKimmey There were no dramatics––at least not until the police magistrate pronounced the sentence. The Spoilers of the Valley\|Robert Watson British Dictionary definitions for dramatics dramatics / (drəˈmætɪks) / noun (functioning as singular or plural) the art of acting or producing plays dramatic productions (usually functioning as plural) histrionic behaviour Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to dramatics theater, theatre, drama, acting, histrionics, stage, dramaturgy
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dramatics

noun

Origin of dramatics

Words nearby dramatics

Example sentences from the Web for dramatics

British Dictionary definitions for dramatics

noun

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