the|at´ri|cal|ly

the|at´ri|cal|ly
the|at|ri|cal «thee AT ruh kuhl», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. of or having something to do with the theater, actors, or dramatic presentations: »

theatrical performances, a theatrical company. Dark stools, placed on an unadorned stage, took on theatrical effectiveness (Christian Science Monitor).

 SYNONYM(S): histrionic.
2. suggesting a theater or acting; showy; spectacular: »

a theatrical flourish.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under dramatic. (Cf. ↑dramatic)
3. Figurative. for display or effect; artificial; affected: »

The new girl would have won more friends if she had not had such a theatrical manner.

–n. theatricals, a)
dramatic performances, especially as given by amateurs: »

private theatricals.

b) matters having to do with the stage and acting: »

He…dedicated his mind to the study of theatricals (W. H. Ireland)

 c) Figurative. actions of a theatrical or artificial character: »

It's only the usual theatricals, because he's ashamed to face us (Ethel Voynich).

–the|at´ri|cal|ly, adverb.
–the|at´ri|cal|ness, noun.

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