Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Advanced Dictionary      
Lookup History
theatrical

the·at·ri·cal

theatrical

 
 
pronunciation:
thi ae trih kl
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or relating to dramatic performance or the theater.
The high school puts on two theatrical productions per year, usually one serious drama and one musical.
synonyms:
dramatic, dramaturgical
similar words:
acting, histrionic, thespian
definition 2: unnaturally extravagant in behavior and expression.
synonyms:
affected
similar words:
artificial, dramatic, false, flamboyant, forced, hammy, melodramatic, overblown, overwrought, unnatural
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
 
part of speech: noun
definition: (often pl.) theatrical performances, esp. by amateurs.
synonyms:
performance, play, production
similar words:
drama
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
derivations: theatric (adj.), theatrically (adv.), theatricality (n.)
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature