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stagy

adjective

/ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

theatrical, dramatic, artificial, exaggerated, showy

natural, genuine, authentic

stagy performance, stagy behavior, stagy acting, stagy manner

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

not large in size, amount, or importance

relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul

Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.