dramatics — [drə mat′iks] pl.n. 1. [usually with sing. v.] the art of performing or producing plays 2. plays performed and produced by amateurs 3. dramatic effect; esp., exaggerated emotionalism … English World dictionary
dramatics — n. to study dramatics * * * [drə mætɪks] to study dramatics … Combinatory dictionary
dramatics — dra|mat|ics [drəˈmætıks] n [plural] behaviour that shows too much emotion, and is annoying or does not seem sincere ▪ Rex had no time for her dramatics, and left the room. →amateur dramatics at ↑amateur … Dictionary of contemporary English
dramatics — /dreuh mat iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) the art of producing or acting dramas. 2. (used with a pl. v.) dramatic productions, esp. by amateurs. 3. (used with a pl. v.) dramatic, overly emotional, or insincere behavior: His friends are … Universalium
dramatics — dra|mat|ics [ drə mætıks ] noun 1. ) uncount the activity of performing plays: amateur dramatics 2. ) plural INFORMAL the behavior of someone who shows a lot of emotion that is not necessary or sincere … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
dramatics — noun 1 (U) the study or practice of skills used in drama, such as acting: amateur dramatics 2 (plural) behaviour that shows too much feeling, and that is often insincere; histrionics … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
dramatics — UK [drəˈmætɪks] / US noun 1) [uncountable] See: amateur dramatics 2) [plural] informal the behaviour of someone who shows a lot of emotion that is not necessary or sincere … English dictionary
dramatics — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Date: 1796 1. the study or practice of theatrical arts (as acting and stagecraft) 2. dramatic behavior or expression … New Collegiate Dictionary
dramatics — noun a) (used with a singular or plural verb) the art of acting and stagecraft. b) (used with a singular or plural verb) dramatic behaviour … Wiktionary
dramatics — Synonyms and related words: Thespian art, amateur theatricals, blazon, bravura, brilliancy, daring, dash, demonstration, display, dramatic art, dramatic form, dramatic irony, dramatic stroke, dramatic structure, dramaticism, dramatism, dramaturgy … Moby Thesaurus
