Definition

The quality of being exaggerated, theatrical, or overly dramatic, often in a way that is amusing or entertaining.

Example

The movie was full of campiness, making it both funny and enjoyable to watch.

Conversation

Did you watch that old horror movie last night?

Yeah, I loved the campiness of it!

I know, right? It made it so entertaining.

Definitely! The over-the-top acting was hilarious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Campiness → The word 'campiness' is derived from 'camp' (from the Latin 'campus', meaning field or open space) and the suffix '-iness' (meaning the quality of being). The term refers to the quality of being camp, which is characterized by exaggerated, theatrical, or ostentatious behavior or style.

Memory Tip

Think of 'camp' as an open space where people express themselves in an exaggerated or theatrical way, and '-iness' indicates the quality of that expression.

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