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theatrics Definition

the·at·rics (t̸hē atriks)

noun

the art of the theater

plural noun

something done or said for theatrical effect; histrionic actions, manners, devices, etc.
theatrics Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: But when Rock finds out, he tries to " help " by adding over-the-top theatrics to Willy's show.
  • do: Not only does the music have to be right, so do the theatrics and the stunts.

Adjective modifier

  • over-the-top: But when Rock finds out, he tries to " help " by adding over-the-top theatrics to Willy's show.
  • such: In real life, there were no such theatrics from anyone involved in the trial of John Scopes.
  • imaginative: This combination of explosive power imaginative theatrics and traditional story telling has produced a show for which there is no parallel.
  • cheap: He never sounded better and he didn't need to resort to cheap theatrics to keep the crowd in the palm of his hand.

Noun used with modifier

  • stage: Their stage theatrics were quite boring, Hotel would often gyrate and bob, whilst kicking out those superb blues riffs.
  • rock: Following the tradition of Mercury Rev and Arcade Fire, this six-piece combine small-town folk with rock theatrics.

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