Theatrical

/θiˈætrɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of or relating to the theater or dramatic performances; exaggerated or overly dramatic.

Her theatrical gestures captured the audience's attention and added flair to her performance.

Characteristic of a theater or drama; dramatic.

The scene had a theatrical quality, with dramatic lighting and expressive music.

Tending to make a showy display; overly dramatic or artificial in manner.

His theatrical personality often made him the center of attention at social gatherings.

Relating to the production of plays or performances.

They enrolled in a theatrical program to learn the art of acting and stagecraft.

From the Greek 'theatron', meaning 'a place for viewing'.

theatrical flair

A distinctive or showy manner of presentation.

theatrical performance

A live acting presentation in front of an audience.

theatrical production

The overall process of creating a theatrical performance.

theater

A place where plays and performances are presented.

drama

A genre of literature intended for performance.

actor

A person who performs in plays, movies, or television.

Drama queen

She always acts like a theatrical diva whenever she doesn’t get her way.

Over the top

His response to the situation was so theatrical; it was really just a minor issue.