1. expressing or displaying emotion in an exaggerated or theatrical manner
Usage: present participle of 'emote'; often used critically to suggest overacting or insincere emotional display

Examples

• The actor was emoting so heavily that the audience found it hard to take the scene seriously.
• She accused him of emoting rather than genuinely expressing his feelings.
• The singer was emoting throughout the ballad, moving dramatically across the stage.
• Instead of emoting, the director wanted a more subtle, naturalistic performance.
• He couldn't help emoting whenever he talked about his childhood memories.
• The drama students practiced emoting to develop their range as performers.