upstage
(noun, adjective, verb, adverb)
adjective
1. of the back half of a stage
- she crossed to the upstage chair forcing the lead to turn his back to the audience
2. remote in manner
- he was upstage with strangers
Similar word(s): reserved, aloof, distant
Sentences with upstage as an adjective:
- The minimalist play used no upstage scenery.
adverb
1. at or toward the rear of the stage
- the dancers were directed to move upstage
Sentences with upstage as an adverb:
- The actor turned and walked upstage.
verb
1. treat snobbishly, put in one's place
Definition categories: social, handle, treat
2. move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience
Definition categories: motion, displace, move
3. steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else
- When the dog entered the stage, he upstaged the actress
Definition categories: competition, outshine
Sentences with upstage as a verb:
- She only wore that dress to upstage everyone.