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theatricism

theatricism noun: theatricality; affectation; staginess.

Noun

theatricism (usually uncountable, plural theatricisms)

  1. (usually) theatricality; affectation; staginess

Forms of theatricism

pluraltheatricisms

Origin of theatricism

From theatric + -ism.

Questions about theatricism

What does theatricism mean?
Theatricism means theatricality; affectation; staginess.
What part of speech is theatricism?
Theatricism is a noun.
What is the plural of theatricism?
The plural of theatricism is theatricisms.

Words near theatricism in the dictionary

  1. theatricians
  2. theatricise
  3. theatricised
  4. theatricises
  5. theatricising
  6. theatricism
  7. theatricisms
  8. theatricity
  9. theatricize
  10. theatricized
  11. theatricizes

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