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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Words related to dramatics

theater, theatre, drama, acting, histrionics, stage, dramaturgy

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British Dictionary definitions for dramatics

dramatics
/ (drəˈmætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular or plural)
  1. the art of acting or producing plays
  2. dramatic productions
(usually functioning as plural) histrionic behaviour
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