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adj., -i·er, -i·est.
Having a theatrical, especially an artificial or affected, character or quality.
stagily stag'i·ly adv.
staginess stag'i·ness n.
stagy
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stag·y stag·ey (stā'jē) 
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noun
- Showy mannerisms and behavior: exhibitionism, theatricalism, theatricality, theatricalness. See plain/fancy, style/good style/bad style.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an artificial and mannered quality
Synonym: theatricality
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