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theatrical
[ thee-a-tri-kuhl ]
/ ĪøiĖƦ trÉŖ kÉl /
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adjective Also theĀ·atĀ·ric.
noun
theatricals,
- dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs.
- artificial or histrionic actions.
a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals.
OTHER WORDS FOR theatrical
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British Dictionary definitions for theatrical
theatrical
/ (ĪøÉŖĖƦtrÉŖkÉl) /
adjective
of or relating to the theatre or dramatic performances
exaggerated and affected in manner or behaviour; histrionic
Derived forms of theatrical
theatricality or theatricalness, nountheatrically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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