showmanship

English

Etymology

From showman +‎ -ship.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃəʊ.mən.ʃɪp/
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Noun

showmanship (usually uncountable, plural showmanships)

  1. The quality or skill of giving an engaging or compelling performance; a stage presence.
    Synonyms: showmanism, showmanry
    The act was clean and well-rehearsed, but the performers lacked the showmanship that would have made it great.

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