theatricalness

the·at·ri·cal

 (thē-ăt′rĭ-kəl) also the·at·ric (-rĭk)

adj.

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

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

3. Of or relating to a film that is being shown in movie theaters: The blockbuster's theatrical revenue was much higher than anticipated.

n.

1. A stage performance, especially by amateurs.

2. theatricals Affectedly dramatic gestures or behavior; histrionics.

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the·at′ri·cal′i·ty (-kăl′ĭ-tē), the·at′ri·cal·ness (-kəl-nĭs) n.

the·at′ri·cal·ly adv.

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Thesaurus

theatricalness

noun

Showy mannerisms and behavior:

exhibitionism, staginess, theatricalism, theatricality.

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Translations

teatralità