hammy

• Qualifie un jeu d'acteur ou un comportement exagéré, théâtral ou forcé, souvent artificiel ou manquant de naturel.

Describes acting or behavior that is exaggerated, theatrical, or overdone, often in a way that seems unnatural or forced.

1. Overacted or theatricalB2informal

   Exaggeratedly dramatic or theatrical in style, often in a way that seems unnatural or forced.

   Théâtral, exagéré (jeu d'acteur)

   • The actor's performance was a bit hammy for such a serious scene.
   • She gave a hammy rendition of the monologue, complete with wild gestures.
   • Critics panned the film for its hammy dialogue and over-the-top acting.

   Synonymesaffectedexaggeratedhistrionicmelodramaticoverdonetheatrical

   Antonymesgenuinenaturalrestrainedsubtleunderstated