stagewise

1 of 2

adjective

: theatrically knowledgeable or effective

a stagewise director

less commanding as musical compositions, but bright and stagewise

—C. M. Smith

stagewise

2 of 2

adverb

"

: with respect to the stage : on the stage

known stagewise by another name

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

stage entry 1 + wise

Adverb

stage entry 1 + -wise

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