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; dramatic, -ics

Example Sentences

I sat down to enjoy adult Negro dramatics.

From Literature

Alex thought about Bri, how few scenes she made compared to Julie’s endless whining or Aunt Lorraine’s dramatics.

From Literature

The Italian was so impressed by the dramatics of the threat that he could not resist the temptation to mention it to Rebeca.

From Literature

She says it with such great dramatics, but it’s lost on me.

From Literature

He explained several of Alice's schoolfriends were also keen on singing, dancing and amateur dramatics.

From BBC