the·at·ri·cal·ism

(thē-ăt′rĭ-kə-lĭz′əm)

Theatrical manner or style; showiness.

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theatricalism

(θɪˈætrɪkəlˌɪzəm)

behaviour or action that is theatrical or showy

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theatricalism

a tendency to actions marked by exaggerations in speech or behavior. Also called theatricism.

theatricalism

noun

Showy mannerisms and behavior:

exhibitionism, staginess, theatricality, theatricalness.

Translations

teatralità

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