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theatrical

the·at·ri·cal

theatrical

pronunciation:: thi ae trih kl
parts of speech:: adjective, noun
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part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	of or relating to dramatic performance or the theater. The high school puts on two theatrical productions per year, usually one serious drama and one musical. synonyms: dramatic, dramaturgical similar words: acting, histrionic, thespian
definition 2:	unnaturally extravagant in behavior and expression. synonyms: affected similar words: artificial, dramatic, false, flamboyant, forced, hammy, melodramatic, overblown, overwrought, unnatural
related words:	flash, showy

part of speech:	noun
definition:	(often pl.) theatrical performances, esp. by amateurs. synonyms: performance, play, production similar words: drama
related words:	play
derivations:	theatric (adj.), theatrically (adv.), theatricality (n.)

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