DRAMATICS


Meaning of DRAMATICS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ drəmætɪks ]

1.

You use dramatics to refer to activities connected with the theatre and drama, such as acting in plays or producing them.

Angela says she longs to join an amateur dramatics class.

...the university dramatics society.

N-UNCOUNT : usu with supp

2.

You talk about dramatics to express your disapproval of behaviour which seems to show too much emotion, and which you think is done deliberately in order to impress people.

...another wearisome outbreak of Nancy’s dramatics.

N-PLURAL [ disapproval ]

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