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- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/
- /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/
Definitions of theatrical word
- adjective theatrical of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances. 1
- adjective theatrical suggestive of the theater or of acting; artificial, pompous, spectacular, or extravagantly histrionic: a theatrical display of grief. 1
- noun theatrical theatricals. dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs. artificial or histrionic actions. 1
- noun theatrical a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals. 1
- adjective theatrical relating to theatre 1
- adjective theatrical speech, act: overly dramatic 1
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Origin of theatrical
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Late Latin theātric(us) < Greek theātrikós, equivalent to theā́tr(on) theater + -ikos -ic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Theatrical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
theatrical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
theatrical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for theatrical
adj theatrical
- artificial — Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
- blood and thunder — A blood and thunder performer or performance is very loud and emotional.
- blood-and-thunder — sensationalism, violence, or exaggerated melodrama: a movie full of blood and thunder.
- campiest — of, relating to, or characterized by camp: a campy send-up of romantic operetta.
- campy — Campy means the same as camp.
noun theatrical
- curtain-raiser — A curtain-raiser is an event, especially a sporting event or a performance, that takes place before a more important one, or starts off a series of events.
- melodramatics — Melodramatic behavior, action, or writing.
adjective theatrical
- declamatory — A declamatory phrase, statement, or way of speaking is dramatic and confident.
- dramaturgic — Of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage.
- exhibitionistic — Having a tendency toward exhibitionism.
- flamboyant — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
- gassy — full of or containing gas.
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