All theatrical synonyms
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T t adjective theatrical
- overemotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
- ham — the second son of Noah, Gen. 10:1.
- gassy — full of or containing gas.
- dramaturgic — Of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage.
- overdramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- ostentatious — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
- flamboyant — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
- longwinded — Alternative spelling of long-winded.
- declamatory — A declamatory phrase, statement, or way of speaking is dramatic and confident.
- grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- overacted — Simple past tense and past participle of overact.
- overacting — Present participle of overact.
- oratorical — of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory: His oratorical prowess has led to political success.
- exhibitionistic — Having a tendency toward exhibitionism.
adj theatrical
- highfaluting — pompous; bombastic; haughty; pretentious.
- hammy — characteristic of a person who overacts.
- campy — Campy means the same as camp.
- blood and thunder — A blood and thunder performer or performance is very loud and emotional.
- melodramatic — of, like, or befitting melodrama.
- dramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- blood-and-thunder — sensationalism, violence, or exaggerated melodrama: a movie full of blood and thunder.
- dramaturgical — the craft or the techniques of dramatic composition.
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- la-di-da — affected; pretentious; foppish: a la-di-da manner.
- cliff-hanging — of, relating to, or characteristic of a cliff-hanger: a cliff-hanging vote of 20–19.
- hamer — Fannie Lou, 1917–77, U.S. civil rights activist.
- artificial — Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
- glittery — glittering; sparkling.
- campiest — of, relating to, or characterized by camp: a campy send-up of romantic operetta.
- histrionic — of or relating to actors or acting.
- gesticulative — to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech.
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.