theatrics

the·at·rics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thee-a-triks]
- /θiˈæ trɪks/
- /θɪˈætrɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thee-a-triks]
- /θiˈæ trɪks/

Definitions of theatrics word

noun theatrics (used with a singular verb) the art of staging plays and other stage performances. 1
noun theatrics (used with a plural verb) exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words. 1
noun theatrics the art of staging plays 0
noun theatrics exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions 0
noun theatrics the art of the theater 0
noun plural theatrics something done or said for theatrical effect; histrionic actions, manners, devices, etc. 0

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Origin of theatrics

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; theatr(ic) + -ics

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Parts of speech for Theatrics

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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theatrics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for theatrics

noun theatrics

drama — a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
dramaturgy — the craft or the techniques of dramatic composition.
footlight — Usually, footlights. Theater. the lights at the front of a stage that are nearly on a level with the feet of the performers.
footlights — Usually, footlights. Theater. the lights at the front of a stage that are nearly on a level with the feet of the performers.
melodrama — a dramatic form that does not observe the laws of cause and effect and that exaggerates emotion and emphasizes plot or action at the expense of characterization.

All 9 Synonyms of theatrics