offstage Antonyms
Opposite of offstage
• adjective (Context 1)
Situated or occurring in the area of a theater that is not visible to the audience.
"An onstage voice announced the arrival of the king before the curtain rose."
• adverb (Context 2)
In or toward the area of a theater out of view of the audience.
"The dancers hurried onstage as soon as the musical number ended."
• adjective (Context 3)
Existing or happening in a performer's or public figure's private life rather than in public view.
"The actor's quiet onstage persona contrasted sharply with the flamboyant characters he played."
• adverb (Context 4)
In private life or away from public attention.
"Although they played bitter rivals in the drama, the two leads got along wonderfully onstage."
• noun (Context 5)
The area of a theater stage that is out of sight of the audience, such as the wings or backstage.
"The stage manager signaled to the actors waiting in the onstage."
Similar words to offstage
Words similar to offstage shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: