Upstage (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of the back half of a stage; "she crossed to the upstage chair forcing the lead to turn his back to the audience".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The upstage wall was painted a deep red to create a dramatic backdrop for the performance.
- She walked slowly to the upstage door, pausing for a moment before making her exit.
- The set designer placed a large tree upstage left to create a sense of depth on the stage.
- The actress's dramatic entrance from upstage right caught the audience's attention.
- The lighting technician adjusted the upstage lights to create a warm glow for the final scene.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Remote in manner; "stood apart with aloof dignity"; "a distant smile"; "he was upstage with strangers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was an upstage person who rarely showed her emotions to anyone.
- The celebrity was known for being upstage and rarely gave interviews.
- He was upstage with his colleagues and it took them a while to get to know him.
- The artist's upstage nature made it difficult for her fans to connect with her on a personal level.
- The politician's upstage demeanor made him seem unapproachable to many voters.