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performant

performant

7.9
Relating to acting or other work shown on stage
  • adjective
  • /pərˈfɔːrmənt/
translation icon : actuación
  • The director requested a more subtle, performant interpretation for the play's climactic scene.

Examples

  • The festival featured several performant pieces that explored new forms of stage expression.

  • The new play was incredibly performant and received standing ovations.

  • Her performant skills impressed the entire cast during rehearsals.

  • The show was performant!

  • The director requested a more subtle, performant interpretation for the play's climactic scene.

  • The festival featured several performant pieces that explored new forms of stage expression.

  • Her performant skills impressed the entire cast during rehearsals.

Synonyms

dramatic
vsperformant
358 3.6

Very noticeable and meant to get attention, like a long pause or strong gesture

relates to theatrical performance rather than just being attention grabbing
theatrical
vsperformant
98 4.8

Related to the theatre or showing strong feeling in a dramatic way like an actor on stage

is concerned with staged performance rather than mere exaggerated behaviour
actable
vsperformant
  • Jargon
1 7.4

Suitable to be performed on stage, like a scene or role

is about performance broadly and concerned with staged presentation
staged
vsperformant
3.9

Performed in a theatre for people to watch

is about performance in general, not only items already put on for an audience
performatory
vsperformant
7.9

Relating to acting or other live arts shown to an audience

focuses specifically on staged theatrical presentation rather than general performing

How Theatrical

melodramatic
32 5.6
theatrical
98 4.8
performant
7.9
low-key
  • Informal
23 5.0

Surface Forms

performant positive

Morphology

performant = perform (semi-transparent) = perform + ant

Also formed from 'perform' + '-ant', but the sense 'relating to staged artistic performance' is a specialized or extended use that is less predictable for general learners.

Etymology

Performant comes from the verb perform ('to act' or 'to do') and the ending -ant meaning 'doing', the same root you see in performer. So it can also mean 'relating to performance' and is used for things or people that are like a 'performer' on stage.