Theatrical — The*at ric*al, a. [L. theatricus, Gr. ?.] Of or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic representations; resembling the manner of dramatic performers; histrionic; hence, artificial; as, theatrical performances; theatrical gestures. {The*at… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
theatrical — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of, for, or relating to acting, actors, or the theatre. 2) exaggerated and excessively dramatic. ► NOUN 1) a professional actor or actress. 2) (theatricals) theatrical performances or behaviour. DERIVATIVES … English terms dictionary
theatrical — index grandiose, histrionic, meretricious, orotund Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
theatrical — (adj.) 1550s, pertaining to the theater, from THEATER (Cf. theater) + ICAL (Cf. ical). Sense of stagy, histrionic is attested from 1709 … Etymology dictionary
theatrical — adj *dramatic, dramaturgic, melodramatic, histrionic Analogous words: *artificial, factitious: formal, conventional, *ceremonial, ceremonious: affecting, pretending, assuming, simulating, feigning (see ASSUME): *showy, pretentious, ostentatious … New Dictionary of Synonyms
theatrical — [adj] dramatic affected, amateur, artificial, campy*, ceremonious, comic, dramaturgic, exaggerated, ham*, hammy*, histrionic, legitimate, mannered, melodramatic, meretricious, operatic, ostentatious, pompous, schmaltzy*, show, showy, staged,… … New thesaurus
theatrical — or theatric [thē a′tri kəl] adj. [< LL theatricus (< Gr theatrikos) + AL] 1. having to do with the theater, the drama, a play, actors, etc. 2. characteristic of the theater; dramatic; esp. (in disparagement), melodramatic, histrionic, showy … English World dictionary
theatrical — [[t]θiæ̱trɪk(ə)l[/t]] theatricals 1) ADJ: ADJ n Theatrical means relating to the theatre. These are the prizes given for the most outstanding British theatrical performances of the year. ...major theatrical productions. Derived words:… … English dictionary
theatrical — the|at|ri|cal [ θi ætrıkl ] adjective 1. ) relating to the business and art of theater: theatrical costumes/makeup 2. ) theatrical behavior is very emotional and aims to attract attention: a theatrical defense lawyer ╾ the|at|ri|cal|i|ty [… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
theatrical — UK [θɪˈætrɪk(ə)l] / US adjective 1) relating to the business and art of theatre theatrical costumes/make up 2) theatrical behaviour is very emotional and aims to attract attention a theatrical defence lawyer Derived words: theatricality UK… … English dictionary
theatrical — I. adjective also theatric Date: 1558 1. of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays < a theatrical costume > 2. marked by pretense or artificiality of emotion 3. a. histrionic < a theatrical gesture > b. marke … New Collegiate Dictionary
