dramatics

noun
UK: /drəˈmætɪks/
US: /drəˈmætɪks/

  1. Behavior that is exaggerated and intended to get attention or create a strong emotional reaction.

    1. Please, no dramatics; just tell me what happened simply and quickly.
    2. I wish she wouldn't engage in such dramatics every time she faces a minor inconvenience.

  2. The art or practice of writing or performing plays; the study of drama.

    1. She is taking a course in dramatics at the local community center.
    2. His passion for dramatics led him to pursue a career in theater and film.

Synonyms

acting histrionics theater theatrics melodrama
dramatics adjective

  1. Relating to the performance or study of plays.

    1. She had a dramatics club in her school.
    2. The dramatics society is putting on a play next month.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dramatics" in English means: Behavior that is exaggerated and intended to get attention or create a strong emotional reaction., The art or practice of writing or performing plays; the study of drama..

The phonetic transcription of "dramatics" is /drəˈmætɪks/ in British English and /drəˈmætɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dramatics": acting, histrionics, theater, theatrics, melodrama.

Example usage of "dramatics": "Please, no dramatics; just tell me what happened simply and quickly.". More examples on the page.