🎭acting

noun, adjective, gerund
/ˈæk.tɪŋ/

Meaning

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

Example Sentences

She is studying acting to become a professional actress.

Example Expressions

acting out

Synonyms

performance, drama, portrayal, playacting, role-playing

Antonyms

inaction, reality

Collocations

acting career, acting skills, acting role, acting class, acting ability

More Example Sentences

I confessed overreacting finally.

He regrets reacting too fast deeply.

We paused before reacting and stayed calm.

You’re acting as though you didn’t hear me.

We all must think carefully before reacting.

We rarely choose to listen seriously before reacting.

I try to be mindful enough to breathe before reacting.

I’m trying harder to listen instead of reacting quickly.

They can’t help reacting whenever someone criticizes them.

The park is famous for attracting photographers at sunrise.