stagey

UK
/ˈsteɪdʒi/
US
/ˈsteɪdʒi/

Translations

stageyadjective
stageier
Comp.
stageiest
Super.
UK
/ˈsteɪdʒi/
US
/ˈsteɪdʒi/
Her stagey performance was more suited to a Broadway play than a small-town talent show.
Sa prestation théâtrale convenait davantage à une pièce de Broadway qu’à un concours de talents de petite ville.
affectéSe dit d’une attitude ou d’une réponse qui paraît forcée, artificielle, peu naturelle.
The interviewer disliked the candidate's stagey responses to simple questions.
L’intervieweur n’aimait pas les réponses affectées du candidat à de simples questions.

Definitions

stageyadjective
Excessively theatrical or dramatic in style or behavior.
Her stagey performance was more suited to a Broadway play than a small-town talent show.
Unnaturally affected or artificial; lacking spontaneity or authenticity.
The interviewer disliked the candidate's stagey responses to simple questions.