stagy

stagy

adj \ˈstā-jē\

stag·i·erstag·i·est

Definition of STAGY

: of or characteristic of the stage; especially : marked by pretense or artificiality : theatrical

— stag·i·ly \-jə-lē\ adverb

— stag·i·ness \-jē-nəs\ noun

Variants of STAGY

stagy or stag·ey

Examples of STAGY

1. an artificial and stagy manner
2. <a motivational speaker whose stagy presentations motivate some listeners to head for the nearest exit>

First Known Use of STAGY

1856

Related to STAGY

Synonyms: dramatic, hammy, histrionic, melodramatic, theatrical (or stagey)

Antonyms: undramatic

Related Words: actorish, actorly, actressy; overacted, overdone, sensational, staged; conspicuous, elaborate, flamboyant, grandiose, ostentatious, showy; affected, artificial, exaggerated, mannered, pretentious, self-conscious, studied, unnatural

Near Antonyms: nondramatic, nontheatrical, unaffected, underplayed, unpretentious; muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down); conservative, discreet, inconspicuous; modest, plain, quiet, simple

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Rhymes with STAGY

cagey