the·at·ri·cal·ism

[thee-a-tri-kuh-liz-uhm]
noun
conduct suggesting theatrical actions or mannerisms, especially of an extravagant or exhibitionist sort.

Origin:
1850–55; theatrical + -ism

sem·i·the·at·ri·cal·ism, noun
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