noun
- exaggerated or overly dramatic behavior or speech, especially in a theatrical manner
Usage: often used disapprovingly
Examples
- His operatics during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- She was tired of her sister’s constant operatics over minor problems.
- The politician’s operatics failed to convince the skeptical audience.
- Without all the operatics, he simply asked for a raise.
- Her operatics included dramatic sighs and hand gestures.
- The coach avoided operatics and spoke calmly to the team.