THEATRICAL

theatrical

(adjective) suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater; “a theatrical pose”; “one of the most theatrical figures in public life”

theatrical

(adjective) of or relating to the theater

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

theatrical (comparative more theatrical, superlative most theatrical)

Of or relating to the theatre.

Fake and exaggerated.

Noun

theatrical (plural theatricals)

A stage performance, especially one by amateurs.

A commercially produced film to be shown in movie theaters.

Source: Wiktionary


The*at"ric*al, a. Etym: [L. theatricus, Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic representations; resembling the manner of dramatic performers; histrionic; hence, artificial; as, theatrical performances; theatrical gestures.

– The*at`ri*cal"i*ty, n.

– The*at"ric*al*ly, adv. No meretricious aid whatever has been called in -- no trick, no illusion of the eye, nothing theatrical. R. Jefferies.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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