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theatrical

theat·ri·cal

UK/θiːˈætɹɪkəl/ US/θiˈætɹɪkəl/ fairly common
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to the theater

2.

suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater

  • “a theatrical pose”
  • “one of the most theatrical figures in public life”
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noun

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Origin

From Latin theātricus + -al. By surface analysis, theatre + -ical.

Phrases

  • theatrical film
  • theatrical prop

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