Playacting (Noun)

Meaning

The performance of a part or role in a drama.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The actress's playacting skills were so convincing that the audience was completely immersed in the story.
• His playacting as a villain in the movie earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.
• The children's playacting in the school play was adorable and entertaining to watch.
• The playacting of the lead actor in the Shakespearean drama was so realistic that it brought tears to the eyes of the audience.
• The playacting in the historical reenactment was so authentic that it felt like stepping back in time.

Synonyms

• Acting
• Playing
• Performing

Hypernyms

• Activity
• Performing Arts

Hyponyms

• Characterization
• Pantomime
• Skit
• Hamming
• Personation
• Heroics
• Reenactment
• Impersonation
• Mime
• Roleplaying
• Stage Business
• Overacting
• Portrayal
• Method
• Business
• Method Acting

Related Words

• Playact (verb)