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theatrical [θɪˈætrɪkəl] adj
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) of or relating to the theatre or dramatic performances 2. exaggerated and affected in manner or behaviour; histrionic theatricality , theatricalness n theatrically adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
theatrical adjective 1. dramatic, stage, Thespian, dramaturgical major theatrical productions 2. exaggerated, dramatic, melodramatic, histrionic, affected, camp (informal), mannered, artificial, overdone, unreal, pompous, stilted, showy, ostentatious, hammy (informal), ceremonious, stagy, actorly or actressy In a theatrical gesture he clamped his hand over his eyes. exaggerated natural, unpretentious, simple, plain, straightforward, unaffected, unexaggerated Translations theatrical adj (pej) behaviour etc → theatralisch; there was something very theatrical about him → er hatte etwas sehr Theatralisches an sich n theatricals pl → Theaterspielen nt; most people have taken part in theatricals → die meisten Menschen haben schon mal Theater gespielt How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Philander and Gustavus, after having raised their reputation by their Performances in the Theatrical Line at Edinburgh, removed to Covent Garden, where they still exhibit under the assumed names of LUVIS and QUICK. Pondering over a new form of theatrical attraction for the coming winter season, Francis had determined to revive the languid public taste for the ballet by means of an entertainment of his own invention, combining dramatic interest with dancing. , which denote the heroe's approach, he is generally ushered on the stage by a large troop of half a dozen scene-shifters; and how necessary these are imagined to his appearance, may be concluded from the following theatrical story:-- |
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