DRAMATICS Definition & Meaning

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dramatics

[ druh-mat-iks ]

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noun

(used with a singular or plural verb) the art of producing or acting dramas.
(used with a plural verb) dramatic productions, especially by amateurs.
(used with a plural verb) dramatic, overly emotional, or insincere behavior:
His friends are tired of all his phony dramatics.

dramatics

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noun

functioning as singular or plural
1. the art of acting or producing plays
2. dramatic productions
usually functioning as plural histrionic behaviour

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of dramatics¹

First recorded in 1675–85; dramatic, -ics

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But it’s when she turns inward that Madison’s performance starts to sing, revealing the great depth behind her character’s hardened exterior without the need for any showy dramatics.

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It was from here that he entered the world of showbiz, meeting a young Sir Stephen Fry who invited him to join the Cambridge Footlights - the university's famous amateur dramatics club.

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The dramatics continued through the first two rounds.

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

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

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