actorly
The word “actorly” has 3 syllables: ac-tor-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈæk.tɚ.li/
What is synonym and antonym for actorly?
In the thesaurus, “actorly” has 28 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for actorly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for actorly
- actorish
- actressy
- affected
- artificial
- conspicuous
- dramatic
- elaborate
- exaggerated
- flamboyant
- grandiose
- hammy
- histrionic
- mannered
- melodramatic
- ostentatious
- overacted
- overdone
- pretentious
- self-conscious
- sensational
- showy
- staged
- stagey
- stagy
- studied
- theatric
- theatrical
- unnatural
Antonyms for actorly
- conservative
- discreet
- inconspicuous
- modest
- muted
- nondramatic
- nontheatrical
- plain
- quiet
- restrained
- simple
- subdued
- unaffected
- underplayed
- undramatic
- unpretentious
Meanings of actorly
- adjective
- Pertaining or proper to an actor.
Example Sentences
- His gestures were so actorly, it seemed like he was always on stage.
- The director asked her to avoid being too actorly in her delivery.
- Her tone was a bit too actorly for the casual setting.
- The performance felt overly actorly, as if they were trying too hard.
- He was criticized for being too actorly in his portrayal of the character.
On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to actorly, such as: actorish, actressy, affected, artificial, conservative, conspicuous, discreet.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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