campier
More deliberately exaggerated
Campier is the comparative form of campy—more exaggerated, theatrical, or deliberately over-the-top in style.
Camp celebrates artifice and kitsch, so campier suggests even more flamboyant excess: The sequel was campier than the original, with bigger wigs and more dramatic death scenes.
Her performance got campier as the night went on.
Vulgar or slightly sticky
- cheesyCheap and insincere
- kitschyTastelessly popular or sentimental
- schlockyCheap and shoddy
- garishTastelessly showy
chintzy · tasteless · gaudy · tinsel · cliché · sentimental · nostalgic · trite
Satirical imitation
- satireMockery exposing vice
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
self-aware · winking · absurdist · farcical · comedic · send-up · lampooning · mockery
Excessively theatrical in style
- melodramaticExaggeratedly emotional in expression
- overactingExcessive theatrical performance
- stagyExcessively theatrical in manner
- exaggeratedMade larger than reality
dramatic · histrionic · scenery-chewing · mugging · emoting · bombastic · flamboyant · grandstanding
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
garish · chintzy · tasteless · gaudy · tinsel · cliché · sentimental · nostalgic · trite · dated
parody
Satirical imitation
- satireMockery exposing vice
- spoofComic exaggerated imitation
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
ironic · self-aware · winking · absurdist · farcical · comedic · send-up · lampooning · mockery · exaggerated
hammy
Excessively theatrical in style
- melodramaticExaggeratedly emotional in expression
- overactingExcessive theatrical performance
- stagyExcessively theatrical in manner
exaggerated · dramatic · histrionic · scenery-chewing · mugging · emoting · bombastic · flamboyant · grandstanding · posturing
extravagant
Exceeding sensible bounds
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- boaSqueeze-killer or neckwear
diva · showgirl · burlesque · cabaret · lip-sync · queen · sashay · fabulous · stilettos · pageant
- camping tripRecreational stay outdoors
- camping gearSupplies for wilderness overnights
- camping outSleeping outdoors temporarily
- camping chairPortable folding outdoor seat
- recreational campingVoluntary outdoor lodging activity
- camping lanternPortable outdoor lamp