HyperDic: theatrical

English > 3 senses of the word theatrical:
ADJECTIVEperttheatricalof or relating to the theater
alltheatricalsuited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
NOUNcommunicationtheatrical, theatrical performance, representation, histrionicsa performance of a play
theatrical > pronunciation
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English > theatrical: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to the theater.
Spanishteatral
Catalanteatral
Nounstheaterthe art of writing and producing plays
theatricalityan artificial and mannered quality
English > theatrical: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningsuited to or characteristic of the stage or theater.
Examples
  • "a theatrical pose"
  • "one of the most theatrical figures in public life"
Narrowerhistrionic, melodramaticcharacteristic of acting or a stage performance
showyDisplaying brilliance and virtuosity
stagy, stageyHaving characteristics / characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality
Oppositeuntheatricalnot suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
Spanishteatral
Catalanteatral
Nounstheaterthe art of writing and producing plays
theatricala performance of a play
theatricalityan artificial and mannered quality
Adverbstheatricallyin a stagy and theatrical manner
theatricallyin a theatrical manner
English > theatrical: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA performance of a play.
Synonymstheatrical performance, representation, histrionics
NarrowermatineeA theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
Broaderperformance, public presentationA dramatic or musical entertainment
Adjectivestheatricalsuited to or characteristic of the stage or theater

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