theatrical
[ thee-a-tri-kuhl ]
/ θiˈæ trɪ kəl /
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adjective Also the·at·ric.
noun
theatricals,
- dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs.
- artificial or histrionic actions.
a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals.
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theatrical
/ (θɪˈætrɪkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to the theatre or dramatic performances
exaggerated and affected in manner or behaviour; histrionic
Derived forms of theatrical
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