staged

[ steyjd ]

adjective

1. adapted for or produced on the stage.
2. contrived for a desired impression:

   It was a staged, rather than spontaneous, demonstration of affection.

3. occurring or planned to occur in stages:

   a staged increase in wages.

Other Words From

• un·staged adjective
• well-staged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of staged¹

First recorded in 1560–70; stage + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Great Britain's long wait to win the Billie Jean King Cup continues after Slovakia staged an impressive fightback to reach the final.

From BBC

While the money and reduced workload will appeal to players, it's hard to know how it will land with consumers, especially if the games are staged in areas without a strong existing supporter base.

From BBC

On Sunday an estimated 100 protesters from a group called Twelve O Five staged a demonstration at Wembley, with banners demanding "no men in women's sport" and "save women's sport".

From BBC

Rather too much time is spent repeating staged close-ups of a left hand sketching in ink or applying paint, or else executing inscrutable mirror-writing on parchment — Leonardo’s secretive signature method — coupled with explanatory voice-over.

From Los Angeles Times

For a full week, Dr Tandon endured more 700 questions on her life and work, a staged trial, falsified court documents, and promises of a digital “bail” in exchange for her life savings.

From BBC

Related Words

• abnormal
• bizarre
• incredible
• odd
• outlandish
• outrageous
• perverse
• preposterous
• stilted
• strange
• unusual