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At the rear of a stage. / (figuratively, obsolete) Haughty, aloof.

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upstage

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Source Word

upstage

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ʌpˈsteɪd͡ʒ/

figuratively obsolete

At the rear of a stage. / (figuratively, obsolete) Haughty, aloof.

Japanese Meaning

舞台の後部に位置する場所 / （比喩的で、古い用法）高慢で横柄な様子

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The upstage backdrop was painted with a moonlit forest that set the mood for the scene.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

舞台の奥の背景幕には月明かりの森が描かれていて、その場面の雰囲気を作っていた。

Sense（1）

At the rear of a stage.

The minimalist play used no upstage scenery.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Sense（2）

(figuratively, obsolete) Haughty, aloof.

If she hasn't time for this or that, if she refuses to make or keep appointments, if her face does not greet all comers with a sweet and charming smile, then the word is passed around that ‘So-and-So is getting high-hat and up-stage.’

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

more upstage

（ comparative ）

most upstage

（ superlative ）

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