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Theatrical Definition & Meaning

theatrical
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"
noun
  1. a performance of a play

"Theatrical" in song lyrics

See how theatrical is used in real songs:

  • "Passionate not theatrical"
    K-Rino f/ David Sha — Love of Life
  • "deifinition of theatrical"
    AOL — AOL
  • "rent theatrical"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "theatrical"

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Frequently asked questions

What does theatrical mean?
of or relating to the theater suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater; "a theatrical pose"; "one of the most theatrical figures in public life" a performance of a play
What part of speech is theatrical?
Theatrical is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does theatrical have?
Theatrical has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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