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- Dictionarythe·at·ri·cal/THēˈatrək(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. relating to acting, actors, or the theater: "theatrical productions" Similar
- 2. exaggerated and excessively dramatic: "Henry looked over his shoulder with theatrical caution" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a professional actor or actress: dated "a boarding house that catered for theatricals"
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Learn the meaning of theatrical as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Theatrical can describe something related to the theater, or something exaggerated or dramatic.
Learn the meaning of theatrical as an adjective for the performing arts or behaviour. Find out how to use it in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.
Theatrical means of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations, or exaggerated and artificial in manner or behavior. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of theatrical with Dictionary.com.
Theatrical can be used to describe something that is grand and dramatic, as if it is part of a performance in a theatre. There was a theatrical air about the whole scene which had a great appeal for me.
If something happens on a stage, you can describe it as theatrical. Even reading a grocery list out loud can be theatrical, if you do it in dramatic voice with an audience watching.
THEATRICAL meaning: 1. belonging or relating to the theatre, or to the performance or writing of plays, opera, etc…. Learn more.
Theatrical means of or relating to the theater or dramatic performance. It can also describe exaggerated or affected behavior or gestures. See synonyms, translations and usage examples from various sources.