Stagy

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪdʒi/

Definitions of stagy

adjective relating to or characteristic of the exaggerated or artificial behavior of a stage performer

Example Sentences

A1 The play had a stagy feel to it, with exaggerated movements and loud voices.

A2 The actors' stagy performances made the audience feel like they were watching a high school production.

B1 The director's stagy approach to the classic play received mixed reviews from critics.

B2 Despite the stagy set design, the actors' performances brought authenticity to the production.

C1 The playwright's stagy dialogue added an element of melodrama to the otherwise serious subject matter.

C2 The actress was criticized for her stagy portrayal of the character, lacking subtlety and depth.

Examples of stagy in a Sentence

formal The actor's stagy performance was met with mixed reviews from the critics.

informal I thought the play was a bit too stagy for my taste.

slang The movie was so stagy, it felt like a high school production.

figurative Her exaggerated gestures made her seem stagy and insincere.

Grammatical Forms of stagy

• past tense: staged
• plural: stagies
• comparative: stagier
• superlative: stagiest
• present tense: stage
• future tense: will stage
• perfect tense: have staged
• continuous tense: is staging
• singular: stagy
• positive degree: stagy
• infinitive: to stage
• gerund: staging
• participle: staging

Origin and Evolution of stagy

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'stagy' originated from the Greek word 'stagos' meaning 'pertaining to the stage.'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something overly theatrical or artificial, the meaning of 'stagy' has evolved to also include being showy or exaggerated in behavior or appearance.