NOUN: "a work (such as a movie or play) characterized by extravagant theatricality and by the predominance of plot and physical action over characterization" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a work (such as a movie or play) characterized by extravagant theatricality and by the predominance of plot and physical action over characterization" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

THEATRICALITY (noun)
1. an artificial and mannered quality
CHARACTERIZATION (noun)
1. the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
2. acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

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