stagy
UK: ˈsteɪdʒi | US: ˈsteɪdʒi
adj. resembling or characteristic of a stage performance; overly theatrical or artificial in manner.
The word "stagy" combines "stage," derived from Old French estage (meaning "a floor, story, or platform"), ultimately from Latin staticum (a standing place), with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating a characteristic. The term emerged in the 19th century to describe behavior or style that mimics the exaggerated or artificial nature of theatrical performances.
Her stagy gestures made the speech feel insincere.
The actor's stagy delivery overshadowed the emotional depth of the scene.
Critics dismissed the film as stagy and unconvincing.
He avoided stagy expressions to keep his presentation natural.
The play's stagy dialogue clashed with its realistic setting.