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