theatrics
pronunciation
How to pronounce theatrics in British English:
UK [θɪ'ætrɪks]
How to pronounce theatrics in American English:
US [θɪ'ætrɪks]
Word Origin
- theatrics (n.)
- 1807, "matters pertaining to the stage," from noun use of theatric (adj.) "pertaining to the theater" (1706), from theater. Meaning "theatrical behavior" is attested from 1929, American English.
Example
- 1. But in recent years it has descended into empty theatrics .
- 2. Ms tsai has stopped well short of mr chen 's theatrics , saying she wants " moderate and stable " relations with beijing .
- 3. He replaced the pre-game theatrics and the power toss with book reading in the locker room and quiet time on the bench .
- 4. Such theatrics are all part of the show at ultraviolet , an experimental new restaurant opened in shanghai by the french chef paul pairet , whose aim is to deliver a multisensory eating experience that goes beyond the mere taste of the food .
- 5. But it will take more than such theatrics to dispel the doubts over his ability to micromanage affairs of state from a cuban hospital .