Stagestruck: meaning, definitions and examples
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stagestruck
[ ˈsteɪdʒstrʌkt ]
performance anxiety
Stage-struck describes someone who is obsessed with the theater or performing arts. This term often refers to a feeling of excitement or anxiety that occurs just before or during a performance. Individuals who are stage-struck may feel intense pressure to perform well, which can sometimes lead to nervousness or overwhelming feelings. This condition is common among actors, musicians, and performers of all kinds, and it can manifest in various ways, from stage fright to an exhilarating passion for the craft.
Synonyms
dramatic, performative, theatrical.
Examples of usage
- The stage-struck actor stood anxiously backstage.
- She felt stage-struck before her big audition.
- His stage-struck demeanor was evident during the rehearsal.
Translations
Translations of the word "stagestruck" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apreensado
🇮🇳 स्टेज़स्ट्रक
🇩🇪 bühnenreif
🇮🇩 tertegun di panggung
🇺🇦 сцена
🇵🇱 zdenerwowany na scenie
🇯🇵 舞台恐怖症
🇫🇷 stresse sur scène
🇪🇸 nervioso en el escenario
🇹🇷 sahne korkusu
🇰🇷 무대 공포증
🇸🇦 خائف على المسرح
🇨🇿 nervózní na scéně
🇸🇰 nervózny na pódiu
🇨🇳 舞台恐惧症
🇸🇮 nervozni na odru
🇮🇸 sviðskelfing
🇰🇿 сахна қорқынышы
🇬🇪 დაფასებული სცენა
🇦🇿 səhnə qorxusu
🇲🇽 nervioso en el escenario
Etymology
The term 'stage-struck' combines 'stage,' referring to a platform for performing arts, and 'struck,' which implies being affected by something intensely. The phrase emerged in the early 19th century, particularly in relation to actors and theater enthusiasts who were deeply affected by their experiences with performing. It captures both the allure of the stage and the anxiety that can come with it. Many artists have reported feeling 'stage-struck' at some point in their careers, reflecting the emotional highs and lows of performing in front of an audience. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass not just performance anxiety but also an overall enthusiasm for the theater and its transformative power.