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theatrically

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the·at·ri·cal  (th-tr-kl) also the·at·ric (-rk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or suitable for dramatic performance or the theater.
2. Marked by exaggerated self-display and unnatural behavior; affectedly dramatic.
n.
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 (-kl-t), the·atri·cal·ness (-kl-ns) 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"
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 theatricallysoltó un gemido teatralgimió de manera teatral
theatrically
adv
schauspielerisch; theatrically it was a disastervom Theaterstandpunkt war das eine Katastrophe
(pej) behave, speaktheatralisch


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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
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.
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.
 
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