stagey
adjective
a variant of stagy.
Example Sentences
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The mushy score, absurdly pompous speeches, and Victorian staginess harmonize with Mr. Fraser’s conception of his role as the emoter in chief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
But the staginess of the writing makes it difficult for any of the actors to transcend the shtick that’s been assigned to them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2025
An awkward and uncomfortable experiment, “Together” unfolds with a staginess that rebuffs our involvement.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2021
A hint of staginess in the acting — Donovan and Christopher Herring, who plays a library assistant, are frequent culprits — often adds to the sense of artifice.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 26, 2018
He looks like a rock star, but he has none of a rock star’s swagger and braggadocio and staginess.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
