Campier: meaning, definitions and examples

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campier

 

[ หˆkรฆm.pi.ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

style of writing

The term 'campier' refers to something that is exaggeratively theatrical, flamboyant, or over-the-top, often in a way that is intended to be humorous or entertaining. In literature and performance, camp can embrace elements that are considered bad taste, yet are celebrated for their boldness and audacity. When something is described as campier, it typically embellishes these traits, often appealing to a sense of irony or self-awareness. The style is frequently associated with gay culture and the appreciation of aesthetics that challenge traditional norms.

Synonyms

exaggerated, flamboyant, theatrical.

Examples of usage

  • The movie became even campier in its sequel.
  • Her costume was campier than anything seen at the party.
  • They loved the campier elements of the show.

Translations

Translations of the word "campier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฎเฅเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Campier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตะผะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kempingowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒณใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท camping

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kampรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kempaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kemper

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œฒ่ฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kampist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kampmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ›แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kampรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campista

Etymology

The word 'camp' originated in the French word 'se camper', which means 'to pose in a theatrical manner'. It entered the English language in the 1960s, largely associated with a style of aesthetics that celebrate the absurd and the excessive. Initially, camp was a marginal concept, but over the decades, it evolved into a mainstream cultural phenomenon, particularly within the realms of art, literature, and film. The term 'campier' is a comparative form that emerged as this concept gained traction, reflecting how works could become even more exaggerated or flamboyant. It has become widely recognized in discussions about pop culture, especially relating to films and performances that embrace notions of irony, kitsch, and parody. As such, camp has become a significant part of contemporary discussions about taste, norms, and the boundaries of art and entertainment.