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theatricalism

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the⋅at⋅ri⋅cal⋅ism

  [thee-a-tri-kuh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
conduct suggesting theatrical actions or mannerisms, esp. of an extravagant or exhibitionist sort.
Origin:
1850–55; theatrical + -ism
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the·at·ri·cal·ism   (thē-āt'rĭ-kə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  Theatrical manner or style; showiness.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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