Showmanship: meaning, definitions and examples

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showmanship

[ ˈʃoʊmənʃɪp ]

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in entertainment

The skill or ability to perform or present oneself in an engaging and impressive manner, especially in the context of entertainment or performance.

Synonyms

charisma, performance skill, stage presence

Examples of usage

He displayed incredible showmanship during his magic act.
The singer's showmanship captivated the audience.
The showmanship of the acrobats left the crowd in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "showmanship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habilidade de mostrar

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन क्षमता

🇩🇪 Bühnenpräsenz

🇮🇩 kemampuan menghibur

🇺🇦 демонстраційні здібності

🇵🇱 umiejętność pokazowa

🇯🇵 演技力 (えんぎりょく)

🇫🇷 talent de scène

🇪🇸 habilidad escénica

🇹🇷 gösteri yeteneği

🇰🇷 공연 능력

🇸🇦 مهارة العرض

🇨🇿 schopnost předvádět

🇸🇰 schopnosť predvádzať

🇨🇳 表演能力 (biǎoyǎn nénglì)

🇸🇮 sposobnost nastopa

🇮🇸 sýningarhæfileikar

🇰🇿 көрсету шеберлігі

🇬🇪 ჩვენების უნარი

🇦🇿 göstəriş bacarığı

🇲🇽 habilidad escénica

Word origin

The term 'showmanship' originated in the late 19th century, combining the words 'show' and 'manship'. It refers to the art of presenting shows or performances in a skilled and captivating way. Showmanship is often associated with entertainment industries such as theater, music, and circus. The emphasis on engaging and impressing the audience is a key aspect of showmanship, making it an essential skill for performers and entertainers.