staged

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. written for or performed on the stage

- a staged version of the novel

2. deliberately arranged for effect

- one of those artfully staged photographs

Similar word(s): artificial, unreal, arranged

Sentences with staged as an adjective:

- The conman staged the car accident so he could collect the insurance money.

- The staged performance was good, but I liked the book better.

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of stage