[the.at.ri.cal] also the.at.ric adj (1558) 1: of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays "a ~ costume"
2: marked by pretense or artificiality of emotion 3 a: histrionic "a ~ gesture" b: marked by extravagant display or exhibitionism syn see dramatic -- the.at.ri.cal.ism n -- the.at.ri.cal.i.ty n -- the.at.ri.cal.ly adv
[2]theatrical n (ca. 1683) 1 pl a: the performance of plays b: dramatics
2. Brit: a professional actor 3 pl: showy or extravagant gestures