noun

showmanship

showmanship

The magician's showmanship captivated the audience.

The magician's showmanship captivated the audience.

He has a natural flair for showmanship.

He has a natural flair for showmanship.

((a flair for)) showmanship He has a natural flair for showmanship.

Synonyms: flair, panache, theatricality

From 'show' + 'man' + '-ship' (a suffix denoting a quality or skill). Literally, the skill of a 'showman'.

Think of a 'ship' captain who is a master of putting on a 'show' for his crew and passengers.

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