stagy in a sentence

Definition

Stagy: characterized by exaggerated or artificial behavior or presentation, often lacking genuine emotion or authenticity.

The actor's performance was criticized for being overly stagy and lacking authenticity.
Her gestures were so stagy that they overshadowed the emotional depth of the scene.
Despite the beautiful set design, the overall production felt too stagy for my taste.
He had a penchant for delivering lines in a stagy manner, which made it hard to take him seriously.
The director aimed for realism but ended up with a stagy presentation that felt out of touch.