Dramatics Meaning in English

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Definition

'Dramatics' refers to the art of acting and performing in plays, or to exaggerated or showy behavior meant to attract attention.

Usage & Nuances

Used both for formal topics (theater, acting) and informally to criticize someone as being overly emotional ('Stop with the dramatics!'). Common in phrases like 'school dramatics', 'no need for dramatics'. Don't confuse with 'drama' (which is broader) or 'dramatic' (adjective).

• Spanish: arte dramático - teatro - exageraciones (comportamiento)
• Portuguese (BR): dramática - teatro - exagero (comportamento)
• Portuguese (PT): dramática - teatro - exageros (comportamento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 戏剧表演 - 戏剧性举止
• Chinese (Traditional): 戲劇表演 - 戲劇性舉止
• Hindi: नाट्यकला - नाटक (कार्यशैली)
• Arabic: فنون درامية - تصرفات مسرحية
• Bengali: নাট্যকলা - অতিরঞ্জিত আচরণ
• Russian: драматическое искусство - излишняя драматизация
• Japanese: 演劇 - 大げさな振る舞い
• Vietnamese: kịch nghệ - hành động kịch tính
• Korean: 연극 - 과장된 행동
• Turkish: dramatik sanatlar - aşırı teatral davranış
• Urdu: تھیٹر کی اداکاری - ڈرامائی انداز
• Indonesian: dramatika - hành động kịch (quá mức)

Example Sentences

She joined the dramatics club at her school.

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His parents are proud of his skills in dramatics.

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There is no need for all the dramatics.

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Can you please stop with the dramatics and just tell me what happened?

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After her speech, the dramatics teacher received a standing ovation.

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All that shouting was just unnecessary dramatics.

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