THEATRICAL


Meaning of THEATRICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ θiætrɪk(ə)l ]

1.

Theatrical means relating to the theatre.

These are the prizes given for the most outstanding British theatrical performances of the year.

ADJ : ADJ n

• the‧at‧ri‧cal‧ly

Shaffer’s great gift lies in his ability to animate ideas theatrically.

ADV

2.

Theatrical behaviour is exaggerated and unnatural, and intended to create an effect.

In a theatrical gesture Glass clamped his hand over his eyes.

ADJ

• the‧at‧ri‧cal‧ly

He looked theatrically at his watch.

ADV

3.

Theatrical can be used to describe something that is grand and dramatic, as if it is part of a performance in a theatre.

There was a theatrical air about the whole scene which had a great appeal for me...

ADJ

• the‧at‧ri‧cal‧ly

...a white hotel theatrically set along a ridge.

ADV

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