All offstage synonyms
off·stage
O o adverb offstage
- backstage — In a theatre, backstage refers to the areas behind the stage.
- behind the scenes — happening or conducted out of view of the general public: The behind-the-scenes preparations made the convention a huge success.
- in the wings — in the corridors of a theatre
- in private — belonging to some particular person: private property.
- in secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
adjective offstage
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- unauthorized — lacking permission; unsanctioned: unauthorized access.
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- contraband — Contraband refers to goods that are taken into or out of a country illegally.
- officious — objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.
- unorthodox — not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
- unsanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.