Stagily (Adverb)
Meaning
In a stagy and theatrical manner; "`I cannot show my face at her house,' he declared theatrically".
Examples
- He swept into the room stagily, as if expecting a standing ovation from the other guests.
- She clutched her heart stagily and gasped for air, but it was clear she was acting.
- The actor's stagily over-the-top performance drew jeers from the audience.
- He announced his decision to quit stagily, throwing his cue cards to the floor.
- With stagily dramatic flair, she ripped up the offending letter and tossed the pieces in the trash.