theatrical
adjective
of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations.
theatrically
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a word derived from
theatrical.
Example Sentences
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The trio of traitors had been tasked with being as boring as possible, and yawned theatrically in one of the castle's communal rooms in the hope that their apparent fatigue would be contagious.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Ambur Braid was revelatory as the Dyer’s Wife, rich-toned and theatrically complex.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Dan Burn stood on the foot of Dango Ouattara but the VAR feels the Brentford player theatrically threw himself to the ground.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Smack in the middle of sensation and observation is Mary Harron’s trailblazing debut film, “I Shot Andy Warhol,” released 30 years ago this month, with a timely restoration rolling out theatrically this summer.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Trade?” the witch asked theatrically, smacking her lips.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
