stagy
/ˈsteɪd͡ʒi/
stagy adjective: theatrical.
Adjective
stagy (comparative stagier or more stagy, superlative stagiest or most stagy)
- theatrical
- Synonyms:
- dramatic, histrionic, scenic, theatric, thespian
- unnaturally showy
- Synonyms:
- affected, effete, fey, recherché, hoity-toity, overrefined, pansified, precious, pretentious, smug
- melodramatic; sensationalized
- Synonyms:
- ballyhooed, histrionic, overdramatic
Synonyms of stagy
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Forms of stagy
| comparative | stagier |
|---|---|
| comparative | more stagy |
| superlative | stagiest |
| superlative | most stagy |
Origin of stagy
From stag(e) + -y.
Words formed from stagy
Words that rhyme with stagy
Questions about stagy
- What does stagy mean?
- Stagy means theatrical.
- What part of speech is stagy?
- Stagy is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce stagy?
- Stagy is pronounced /ˈsteɪd͡ʒi/.
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