theatrically

the·at·ri·cal

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/
- /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/

Definitions of theatrically word

adjective theatrically of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances. 1
adjective theatrically suggestive of the theater or of acting; artificial, pompous, spectacular, or extravagantly histrionic: a theatrical display of grief. 1
noun theatrically theatricals. dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs. artificial or histrionic actions. 1
noun theatrically a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals. 1
adverb theatrically in a melodramatic way 1

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Origin of theatrically

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 Theatrically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Theatrically

theatrically 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for theatrically

adv theatrically

articulately — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
blatantly — Blatantly is used to add emphasis when you are describing states or situations which you think are bad.
boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
bombastically — (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.
conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.

adverb theatrically

artificially — made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers.
crashingly — extremely; exceedingly
dramatically — of or relating to the drama.
dramaturgically — the craft or the techniques of dramatic composition.
earsplittingly — In an earsplitting way; very loudly.

All 25 Synonyms of theatrically

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