26984 words

theatrical

5 definitions • 10 examples
1
belonging or relating to the theatre, or to the performance or writing of plays, opera, etc.:

Examples:

theatrical make-up
He translated "Romeo and Juliet" into Arabic for a theatrical production he plans to direct.
The festival features visual art, theatrical performances and music at various Austin venues.
The singer has made her theatrical debut on the West End stage.
2
in a cinema:

Examples:

The film will have its theatrical release in San Francisco, New York and a few other large cities in August.
The wait for the film's theatrical debut has been a long one - more than a year.
3
behaving in an extreme way that is intended to attract attention, rather than being sincere:

Examples:

He tends to be a little theatrical.
a theatrical gesture
4
of or relating to the public performance of plays:

Examples:

theatrical performances
5
Theatrical also means intended to attract attention, as if acting in a play:

Examples:

He threw out both arms to greet me in a theatrical gesture.

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