theatrical

[ thee-a-tri-kuhl ]

/ θiˈæ trɪ kəl /

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adjective Also the·at·ric.

of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.

suggestive of the theater or of acting; artificial, pompous, spectacular, or extravagantly histrionic: a theatrical display of grief.

noun

theatricals,

dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs.
artificial or histrionic actions.

a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals.

Origin of theatrical

1550–60; <Late Latin theātric(us) <Greek theātrikós, equivalent to theā́tr(on) theater + -ikos-ic + -al¹

SYNONYMS FOR theatrical

2 exaggerated, melodramatic, stagy, extravagant.

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OTHER WORDS FROM theatrical

the·at·ri·cal·i·ty

[thee-a-tri-kal-i-tee], /θiˌæ trɪˈkæl ɪ ti/, the·at·ri·cal·ness, nounthe·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbhalf-the·at·ri·cal, adjectivenon·the·at·ric, adjective

non·the·at·ri·cal, adjectivenon·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbo·ver·the·at·ri·cal, adjectiveo·ver·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbo·ver·the·at·ri·cal·ness, nounqua·si-the·at·ri·cal, adjectivequa·si-the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbsem·i·the·at·ric, adjectivesem·i·the·at·ri·cal, adjectivesem·i·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbun·the·at·ric, adjectiveun·the·at·ri·cal, adjectiveun·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby theatrical

theatre, Théâtre-Français, theatre-in-the-round, theatre of cruelty, theatre of the absurd, theatrical, theatrical film, theatricalism, theatricalize, theatricals, theatricism

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Example sentences from the Web for theatrical

Movies currently in theatrical release will also be available on-demand, including The Hunt, The Invisible Man, and Emma.
How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries|Alissa Wilkinson|September 11, 2020|Vox
After the coronavirus pandemic forced Disney to delay and eventually cancel a global theatrical release of its live-action Mulan earlier this year, the movie debuted on the company’s streaming platform on Friday.
Mulan’s Disney+ release is reigniting a boycott movement|Naomi Xu Elegant|September 4, 2020|Fortune
In addition to the upcoming broadcast, the studio has also created a number of documentaries and scripted products, some with scheduled theatrical releases.
‘A blueprint for what is going to happen’: Time’s Time 100 franchise on track to double revenue in 2020|Kayleigh Barber|September 3, 2020|Digiday
Hollywood studios subsequently delayed the theatrical releases of their blockbuster movies that were scheduled to come out this summer.
The summer movie event of 2020 was released in 2014|Adam Epstein|August 3, 2020|Quartz

The 90-day theatrical exclusivity window dates back to the 1980s, when VHS tapes became popular around the world.
Universal’s deal with AMC means seismic shifts in the movie industry|Adam Epstein|July 29, 2020|Quartz
In reality,” Francis said, “theatrical severity and sterile pessimism are often symptoms of fear and insecurity.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He approaches the composition of a painting rather as a theatrical director might set the scene of a play.
The Stacks: Edward Hopper’s X-Ray Vision|Hilton Kramer|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No doubt Smith hopes to paint Glock as a monster once again, and the theatrical complaint pulls no punches.
Glock Family Goes Down, Guns Blazing|Brandy Zadrozny|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The classic comedy Ghostbusters is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a theatrical re-release over Labor Day weekend.
Viral Video of the Day: 'Ghostbusters' Gets the Lego Treatment|Alex Chancey|August 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We all brought the same excitement about the theatrical element of it.
Kerry Washington’s Favorite ‘Scandal’ Season 3 Moments|Kerry Washington|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Apart from theatrical representations and gladiatorial combats, the Romans had an inordinate passion for chariot races.
Architecture|Thomas Roger Smith
There was often dryness in his handling, and something too much of the theatrical in his wrecks on rocky shores.
A Text-Book of the History of Painting|John C. Van Dyke
And they go about like theatrical managers, distributing parts to each other.
Plays by August Strindberg, Third Series|August Strindberg
It is the social lure as well as the theatrical appeal that brings the people there.
Europe After 8:15|H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan and Willard Huntington Wright
Matthew Carey introduced the third theatrical journal to the Philadelphians.
The Philadelphia Magazines and their Contributors 1741-1850|Albert Smyth

British Dictionary definitions for theatrical

theatrical

/ (θɪˈætrɪkəl) /

adjective

of or relating to the theatre or dramatic performances

exaggerated and affected in manner or behaviour; histrionic

Derived forms of theatrical

theatricality or theatricalness, nountheatrically, adverb

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	theatrical
释义	theatrical [ thee-a-tri-kuhl ] / θiˈæ trɪ kəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR theatrical ON THESAURUS.COM adjective Also the·at·ric. of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances. suggestive of the theater or of acting; artificial, pompous, spectacular, or extravagantly histrionic: a theatrical display of grief. noun theatricals, dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs. artificial or histrionic actions. a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals. Origin of theatrical 1550–60; <Late Latin theātric(us) <Greek theātrikós, equivalent to theā́tr(on) theater + -ikos-ic + -al¹ SYNONYMS FOR theatrical 2 exaggerated, melodramatic, stagy, extravagant. SEE SYNONYMS FOR theatrical ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM theatrical the·at·ri·cal·i·ty [thee-a-tri-kal-i-tee], /θiˌæ trɪˈkæl ɪ ti/, the·at·ri·cal·ness, nounthe·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbhalf-the·at·ri·cal, adjectivenon·the·at·ric, adjective non·the·at·ri·cal, adjectivenon·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbo·ver·the·at·ri·cal, adjectiveo·ver·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbo·ver·the·at·ri·cal·ness, nounqua·si-the·at·ri·cal, adjectivequa·si-the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbsem·i·the·at·ric, adjectivesem·i·the·at·ri·cal, adjectivesem·i·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbun·the·at·ric, adjectiveun·the·at·ri·cal, adjectiveun·the·at·ri·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby theatrical theatre, Théâtre-Français, theatre-in-the-round, theatre of cruelty, theatre of the absurd, theatrical, theatrical film, theatricalism, theatricalize, theatricals, theatricism Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for theatrical Movies currently in theatrical release will also be available on-demand, including The Hunt, The Invisible Man, and Emma. How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries\|Alissa Wilkinson\|September 11, 2020\|Vox After the coronavirus pandemic forced Disney to delay and eventually cancel a global theatrical release of its live-action Mulan earlier this year, the movie debuted on the company’s streaming platform on Friday. Mulan’s Disney+ release is reigniting a boycott movement\|Naomi Xu Elegant\|September 4, 2020\|Fortune In addition to the upcoming broadcast, the studio has also created a number of documentaries and scripted products, some with scheduled theatrical releases. ‘A blueprint for what is going to happen’: Time’s Time 100 franchise on track to double revenue in 2020\|Kayleigh Barber\|September 3, 2020\|Digiday Hollywood studios subsequently delayed the theatrical releases of their blockbuster movies that were scheduled to come out this summer. The summer movie event of 2020 was released in 2014\|Adam Epstein\|August 3, 2020\|Quartz The 90-day theatrical exclusivity window dates back to the 1980s, when VHS tapes became popular around the world. Universal’s deal with AMC means seismic shifts in the movie industry\|Adam Epstein\|July 29, 2020\|Quartz In reality,” Francis said, “theatrical severity and sterile pessimism are often symptoms of fear and insecurity. Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|December 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He approaches the composition of a painting rather as a theatrical director might set the scene of a play. The Stacks: Edward Hopper’s X-Ray Vision\|Hilton Kramer\|October 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST No doubt Smith hopes to paint Glock as a monster once again, and the theatrical complaint pulls no punches. Glock Family Goes Down, Guns Blazing\|Brandy Zadrozny\|October 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The classic comedy Ghostbusters is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a theatrical re-release over Labor Day weekend. Viral Video of the Day: 'Ghostbusters' Gets the Lego Treatment\|Alex Chancey\|August 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We all brought the same excitement about the theatrical element of it. Kerry Washington’s Favorite ‘Scandal’ Season 3 Moments\|Kerry Washington\|August 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Apart from theatrical representations and gladiatorial combats, the Romans had an inordinate passion for chariot races. Architecture\|Thomas Roger Smith There was often dryness in his handling, and something too much of the theatrical in his wrecks on rocky shores. A Text-Book of the History of Painting\|John C. Van Dyke And they go about like theatrical managers, distributing parts to each other. Plays by August Strindberg, Third Series\|August Strindberg It is the social lure as well as the theatrical appeal that brings the people there. Europe After 8:15\|H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan and Willard Huntington Wright Matthew Carey introduced the third theatrical journal to the Philadelphians. The Philadelphia Magazines and their Contributors 1741-1850\|Albert Smyth British Dictionary definitions for theatrical theatrical / (θɪˈætrɪkəl) / adjective of or relating to the theatre or dramatic performances exaggerated and affected in manner or behaviour; histrionic Derived forms of theatrical theatricality or theatricalness, nountheatrically, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to theatrical exaggerated, melodramatic, showy, comic, campy, operatic, thespian, vaudeville, amateur, ham, show, affected, artificial, ceremonious, histrionic, legitimate, mannered, meretricious, ostentatious, pompous
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theatrical

adjective Also the·at·ric.

noun

Origin of theatrical

SYNONYMS FOR theatrical

OTHER WORDS FROM theatrical

Words nearby theatrical

Example sentences from the Web for theatrical

British Dictionary definitions for theatrical

adjective

Derived forms of theatrical

Words related to theatrical