dramaturgically
- adverb
- /ˌdræməˈtɜrdʒɪkli/
- The announcement was made dramaturgically, with music and dramatic lighting.
Examples
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She always tells stories dramaturgically, using gestures and changes in her voice.
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He entered the meeting dramaturgically, making sure all eyes were on him.
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The play was staged dramaturgically to highlight the main themes.
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He approached the scene dramaturgically, ensuring every moment captivated the audience.
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The announcement was made dramaturgically, with music and dramatic lighting.
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He entered the meeting dramaturgically, making sure all eyes were on him.
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She always tells stories dramaturgically, using gestures and changes in her voice.
Synonyms
In a way that is very noticeable or extreme
In a dramatic, exaggerated way like an actor on stage
In a way that shows too much feeling to seem real
In a very dramatic way as if acting on stage
In a very dramatic and emotional way like an opera performance
In a way that is bright and attracts attention
In a way that looks like acting on a stage
In a way that shows too much feeling or action
In a very dramatic, playful way that makes people laugh
How Theatrical
Surface Forms
Morphology
dramaturgically = dramaturgical (semi-transparent) = dramaturg + ical + ly
The adverb is formed regularly by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'dramaturgical'.
Etymology
The word dramaturgically comes from the parts drama ('action' or 'play') and ergon ('work') and is linked to the familiar word dramatic. So to act dramaturgically is to do something like a play, in a showy, attention-grabbing way.