theatrics

[ thee-a-triks ]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the art of staging plays and other stage performances.
2. (used with a plural verb) exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.

theatrics

/ θɪˈætrɪks /

noun

1. the art of staging plays
2. exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions

Word History and Origins

Origin of theatrics¹

1800–10; theatr(ic) ( def ) + -ics

Example Sentences

The springtime complement to Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest Nights focuses on theme park theatrics and sci-fi, gaming and anime rather than horror.

From Los Angeles Times

The first is to replay the “resist!” theatrics of the first Trump term.

From Los Angeles Times

Backed by the 77-year-old Queen guitarist as well as a large gospel choir in angelic robes, the mustachioed pop-rock dreamboat nailed Freddie Mercury’s lung-busting theatrics — and, more important, seemed to be having a blast as he moved through each of the song’s many rock-operatic twists and turns.

From Los Angeles Times

"The ICJ is not a stage for political theatrics, and it must not be weaponised for disinformation," the UAE said in a statement.

From BBC

But Shannon’s starchy tone, accented by Jonathan Mastro’s mournful score, allows no room for emotional theatrics or pat psychological breakthroughs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dramatics
• histrionics
• stagecraft