As nouns the difference between pageant and drama
is that pageant is an elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume while drama is a composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
As a verb pageant
is to exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
As a proper noun Drama is
a town in Greece.
pageant
Alternative forms
* pageaunt (obsolete)
Noun
(
en noun)
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
A spectacular ceremony.
A beauty pageant.
Synonyms
* (elaborate public display) spectacle
* (beauty pageant) beauty pageant
Derived terms
* pageantry
* beauty pageant
Verb
(
en verb)
To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
* Shakespeare
- He pageants us.
drama
Noun
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
Theatrical plays in general
A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play
(slang) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.
Synonyms
* See also
Derived terms
* drama queen
* dramatic
* dramatical
* dramatically
* dramatics
* dramatism
* dramatist
* dramatization
* dramatize
* melodrama
Anagrams
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