theatrical

/θi'ætrikəl/
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theatrical

The actor made a theatrical bow at the end of the play.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to or characteristic of the theater: Pertaining to the performance of plays, the stage, or actors.
    • Exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic: Marked by an overly dramatic or affected manner, as if performing on a stage.

  2. Noun:

    • A performance of a play: A staged dramatic production. (Note: This usage is less common than the adjective form.)
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • She made a theatrical gesture, throwing her arms wide. (Her gesture was exaggerated, like one made on stage.)
    • The museum has a collection of theatrical costumes from the 19th century. (The costumes are related to the theater.)
  • Noun:
    • The local troupe will present a theatrical about the life of a famous poet. (They will present a staged play.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Theatrical release": The initial showing of a film in cinemas.
    • The movie's theatrical release was a huge success.
  • "Theatricality" (noun): The quality of being theatrical; exaggerated dramatic behavior.
    • The theatricality of his apology made it seem insincere.
Variants and Related Words
  • Theatrically (adverb): In a theatrical manner.
    • He sighed theatrically to show his disappointment.
  • Theatricals (plural noun): Dramatic performances, especially as done by amateurs.
    • They were involved in amateur theatricals.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (relating to theater): Dramatic, stage, show-business.
  • Adjective (exaggerated): Histrionic, melodramatic, affected, stagy.
Antonyms
  • Adjective (exaggerated): Natural, unaffected, genuine, unassuming.
Related Phrases
  • "Theatrical performance": A live presentation of a play or other staged work.
    • The theatrical performance received a standing ovation.
  • "In theatrical terms": Describing something using the language or concepts of the theater.
    • In theatrical terms, the event was a complete farce.
theatrical

The actor made a theatrical bow at the end of the play.

Adjective
  1. suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
    • a theatrical pose
    • one of the most theatrical figures in public life
  2. of or relating to the theater
Noun
  1. a performance of a play

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