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হোমঅভিধানAactorly

লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।

এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।

actorly

Characteristic of an actor, especially in a way that is perceived as theatrical, exaggerated, or artificial.
Adjective

This term carries a predominantly critical or skeptical connotation. While it describes traits associated with acting, it is rarely used as a compliment to describe genuine talent. Instead, it typically suggests that a person is performing a role in a real-life situation, implying a lack of authenticity or a tendency toward melodrama.

In social contexts, describing someone's behavior as actorly suggests they are being "too much" for the setting, often appearing staged or calculated. It contrasts with "natural" or "genuine" behavior, highlighting a gap between the person's actual emotions and their outward expression.

Meanings

Adjective

Characteristic of an actor, especially in a way that is perceived as theatrical, exaggerated, or artificial.

His actorly mannerisms made him stand out in the corporate boardroom.

Examples

His actorly gestures made the simple apology feel like a staged performance.

Apology

She has this actorly way of pausing for effect before she speaks.

none

The detective noticed the suspect's actorly distress and suspected a lie.

Detective

I wonder if my reaction seems too actorly for this scene.

Anime

He entered the boardroom with an actorly flourish that intimidated his rivals.

Business

Her actorly diction was perfect, though it sounded slightly unnatural in a casual conversation.

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Fantasy

There was something actorly about the way he leaned against the wall while waiting for her.

Romance

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