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theatrical

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theatrical

Main Entry:: ¹the·at·ri·cal
Pronunciation:: \thē-ˈa-tri-kəl\
Variant(s):: also the·at·ric \-trik\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1558

1: of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays <a theatrical costume>2: marked by pretense or artificiality of emotion3 a: histrionic <a theatrical gesture> b: marked by extravagant display or exhibitionism

synonyms see dramatic

— the·at·ri·cal·ism

\-kə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

— the·at·ri·cal·i·ty

\-ˌa-trə-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun

— the·at·ri·cal·ly

\-ˈa-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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