adverb
- in a theatrical or artificial manner; in a way that seems forced or overly dramatic
Examples
- She stagily threw her hand to her forehead and sighed.
- The actor delivered his lines stagily, making the performance feel unnatural.
- He stagily gestured toward the door as if performing for an audience.
- The politician stagily paused for effect before making his announcement.
- She stagily gasped when she saw the surprise party.
- The speech was delivered stagily, lacking genuine emotion.