dramatics

[ druh-mat-iks ]

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.

dramatics

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dramatics¹

First recorded in 1675–85; dramatic, -ics

Example Sentences

The dramatics continued through the first two rounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Some were involved with amateur dramatics while others just thought it might be a bit of fun.

From BBC

Such dramatics, after all, the Dodgers were accustomed to by this point.

From Los Angeles Times

Delia dies as she lived: pomp without much circumstance, topped off with comical incredulity at the consequences of her dramatics.

From Salon

There was no dagger, there were no dramatics, it was just a complete and utter takeover until the Sparks ran out of life.

From Los Angeles Times