dramatics

American  

[druh-mat-iks] / drəˈmæt ɪks /

noun

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

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

3. (used with a plural verb) dramatic, overly emotional, or insincere behavior.

   His friends are tired of all his phony dramatics.

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dramatics British  

/ drəˈmætɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural)

   1. the art of acting or producing plays

   2. dramatic productions

2. (usually functioning as plural) histrionic behaviour

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Etymology

Origin of dramatics

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

Example Sentences

She took classes for bright children with titles such as Math Games, Creative Dramatics and Ancient Mythology.

From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2018

At Dramatics NYC salon on the Upper West Side, John, a receptionist who goes by the name Broadway, declared the day as the worst of the year.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2017

In "Fefu," the women transported into ecstasies by the prologue to Emma Sheridan Fry's "Educational Dramatics" have gathered to reformulate themselves in a community of compassion, healing, consciousness-raising and debate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2016

Dramatics from Armitage, claiming he's been charged, there's no need for that.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2010

Phil is to be president of the Dramatics, and Daphne of the class.”

From The Twins in the South by Whitehill, Dorothy