theatrically

the·at·ri·cal (th

-k

l) also the·at·ric (-r

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or suitable for dramatic performance or the theater.

2. Marked by exaggerated self-display and unnatural behavior; affectedly dramatic.

1. Stage performances or a stage performance, especially by amateurs. Often used in the plural.

2. theatricals Affectedly dramatic gestures or behavior; histrionics.

the·atri·cali·ty (-k

-t

), the·atri·cal·ness (-k

l-n

s) n.

the·atri·cal·ly adv.

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Adv.	1.	theatrically - in a stagy and theatrical manner; "`I cannot show my face at her house,' he declared theatrically" stagily
	2.	theatrically - in a theatrical manner; "theatrically dressed"

Translations

theatrically [θɪˈætrɪkəlɪ] ADV

1. (Theat) [accomplished, effective] → desde el punto de vista teatral

2. (= exaggeratedly) → de manera teatral
he groaned theatrically → soltó un gemido teatral → gimió de manera teatral

theatrically

adv

→ schauspielerisch; theatrically it was a disaster → vom Theaterstandpunkt war das eine Katastrophe

(pej) behave, speak → theatralisch

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Balashev was only two horses' length from the equestrian with the bracelets, plunies, necklaces, and gold embroidery, who was galloping toward him with a theatrically solemn countenance, when Julner, the French colonel, whispered respectfully: "The King of Naples

War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context

The suggestion of this headdress, which gave her what was then called a "Josephine look," was carried out in the cut of the dark blue velvet gown rather theatrically caught up under her bosom by a girdle with a large old-fashioned clasp.

The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context

After that affair with the officer, Nicholas Pavlovich said nothing to Kasatsky, but when the latter approached he waved him away theatrically, frowned, shook his finger at him, and afterwards when leaving, said: 'Remember that I know everything.

Father Sergius by Tolstoy, Leo View in context

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