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Definition of stagy
stagier
;stagiest
: of or characteristic of the stage; especially : marked by pretense or artificiality : theatrical
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Examples of stagy in a Sentence
an artificial and stagy manner
a motivational speaker whose stagy presentations motivate some listeners to head for the nearest exit
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Riggs’ book — along with all its sequels — has soared in popularity through the combination of whimsy and stagy nostalgia that fuels so much of the young-adult lit craze.
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First Known Use of stagy
1856
STAGY Defined for English Language Learners
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: looking or seeming like something from a performance on a stage rather than something natural
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