dramatics
noun /drəˈmætɪks/
/drəˈmætɪks/
[plural]- [singular or plural verb] the study or practice of acting in plays or putting on plays
- Her love for dramatics began when she started appearing in plays at the age of 13.
- Creative dramatics can be used to teach children a variety of communication skills.
- behaviour that does not seem sincere because it is exaggerated or too emotional
- His courtroom dramatics were not really necessary.