theatrical

adjective
UK: /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/
US: /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/

  1. Relating to the theater or dramatic performances.

    1. The play had a very theatrical setting.
    2. Her theatrical skills were evident in the performance, showcasing great talent.

  2. Exaggerated and affected; excessively dramatic or emotional.

    1. He made a theatrical gesture.
    2. Her theatrical reaction to the news was clearly an overreaction to the events.

Synonyms

dramatic histrionic affected melodramatic
theatrical adverb

  1. In a way that relates to the theater or dramatic performances.

    1. She bowed theatrical before exiting.
    2. He theatrical announced his arrival, making a grand entrance into the room.

  2. In an exaggerated and affected manner; with excessive drama or emotion.

    1. He sighed theatrical and left.
    2. She theatrical rolled her eyes, indicating her extreme annoyance with the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theatrical" in English means: Relating to the theater or dramatic performances., Exaggerated and affected; excessively dramatic or emotional..

The phonetic transcription of "theatrical" is /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/ in British English and /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theatrical": dramatic, histrionic, affected, melodramatic.

Example usage of "theatrical": "The play had a very theatrical setting.". More examples on the page.