noun

dramatics

Dramatics (noun) means the art and practice of acting and staging plays. Example: “She joined the school's dramatics society.”

noun

The art and practice of acting and staging plays.

"She joined the school's dramatics society."

Exaggerated, theatrical behaviour meant to attract attention.

"Enough with the dramatics — just tell me what happened."

How to Use Dramatics

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In plain EnglishEither formal stage-acting activities, or informally, over-the-top emotional behaviour.

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Rhymes for dramatics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “dramatics” mean?

The word “dramatics” means the art and practice of acting and staging plays. In plain terms, either formal stage-acting activities, or informally, over-the-top emotional behaviour.

How do you use “dramatics” in a sentence?

Here is “dramatics” used in a sentence: “She joined the school's dramatics society.”

What part of speech is “dramatics”?

“Dramatics” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dramatics” have?

“Dramatics” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the art and practice of acting and staging plays.

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