theatricalism
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theatricalism — /thee a tri keuh liz euhm/, n. conduct suggesting theatrical actions or mannerisms, esp. of an extravagant or exhibitionist sort. [1850 55; THEATRICAL + ISM] * * * Twentieth century theatrical movement that emphasized artifice in reaction to 19th … Universalium
theatricalism — kəˌlizəm noun ( s) : stage mannerisms, methods, or practices : exhibitionism, showiness, staginess a display of moody theatricalism Bosley Crowther … Useful english dictionary
theatricalism — noun see theatrical I … New Collegiate Dictionary
theatricalism — noun theatrical style or behaviour … Wiktionary
theatricalism — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun Showy mannerisms and behavior: exhibitionism, staginess, theatricality, theatricalness. See PLAIN, STYLE … English dictionary for students
theatricalism — the·at·ri·cal·ism … English syllables
dramatic — adjective Date: 1589 1. of or relating to the drama < a dramatic actor > 2. a. suitable to or characteristic of the drama < a dramatic attempt to escape > b. striking in appearance or effect … New Collegiate Dictionary
theatrical — I. adjective also theatric Date: 1558 1. of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays < a theatrical costume > 2. marked by pretense or artificiality of emotion 3. a. histrionic < a theatrical gesture > b. marke … New Collegiate Dictionary
Edward Albee — Infobox Writer name = Edward Albee caption = Edward Albee, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1961 birthdate = birth date and age|mf=yes|1928|3|12 birthplace = Washington D.C. occupation = Dramatist nationality = American period = 1958 present… … Wikipedia
Six Characters in Search of an Author — Written by Luigi Pirandello Characters Manager Father Mother Stepdaughter Son Boy Child Date premiered 1921 (1921) … Wikipedia
