theatrical (Meaning)
theatrical (n)
a performance of a play
theatrical (a)
of or relating to the theater
suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
theatrical (a.)
Of or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic representations; resembling the manner of dramatic performers; histrionic; hence, artificial; as, theatrical performances; theatrical gestures.
Synonyms & Antonyms of theatrical
Synonyms:
- elaborate
- actorly
- ostentatious
- pretentious
- overacted
- exaggerated
- actorish
- flamboyant
- mannered
- showy
- sensational
- artificial
- actressy
- unnatural
- grandiose
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
theatrical Sentence Examples
- The actor's theatrical flair captivated the audience with his over-the-top gestures.
- The playbill boasted a theatrical extravaganza with elaborate costumes and dramatic lighting.
- The film festival showcased experimental and theatrical productions that pushed the boundaries of cinema.
- The dancer's theatrical interpretation of the classical ballet was both innovative and breathtaking.
- The playwright's theatrical vision transformed the stage into a magical realm of fantasy.
- The director's theatrical approach to Shakespeare's tragedy brought fresh insights to the centuries-old text.
- The opera singer's theatrical performance was mesmerizing, with every aria sung with passion and conviction.
- The mime's theatrical skills allowed him to convey complex emotions and stories through body language.
- The street theater group's theatrical antics and audience interaction created a vibrant and engaging experience.
- The novel's theatrical style employed dialogue-heavy scenes and dramatic plot twists to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
FAQs About the word theatrical
a performance of a play, of or relating to the theater, suited to or characteristic of the stage or theaterOf or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic repre
dramatic, stagey, hammy, staged, conspicuous, stagy,melodramatic, histrionic, elaborate, actorly
unpretentious, subdued, undramatic, conservative, conservative, unaffected, toned (down), muted, subdued, muted
The actor's theatrical flair captivated the audience with his over-the-top gestures.
The playbill boasted a theatrical extravaganza with elaborate costumes and dramatic lighting.
The film festival showcased experimental and theatrical productions that pushed the boundaries of cinema.
The dancer's theatrical interpretation of the classical ballet was both innovative and breathtaking.
