dramatics

Definitions

The art, practice, or profession of acting and theatrical production.

Exaggerated or overly emotional behavior intended to attract attention.

Examples

I wish she would stop the dramatics and just tell me what is actually bothering her.

Despite all the dramatics during the rehearsal, the final performance went off without a hitch.

Synonyms

theatrics histrionics melodrama theatricality performance exaggeration showmanship

Antonyms

understatement restraint sincerity naturalness calmness sobriety simplicity