Theatrical

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /θiˈætrɪkəl/

Definitions of theatrical

noun a play or other performance considered in terms of its dramatic quality

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy watching theatrical performances.

A2 The theatrical production was well-received by the audience.

B1 She studied theatrical arts in college.

B2 The theatrical adaptation of the novel stayed true to the original story.

C1 The theatrical community in this city is thriving.

C2 His theatrical prowess on stage earned him critical acclaim.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the theater or acting

Example Sentences

A1 The children put on a theatrical performance for their parents.

A2 She always loved watching theatrical productions at the local theater.

B1 The director's use of lighting and sound created a truly theatrical atmosphere on stage.

B2 The actress's theatrical gestures and expressions captivated the audience.

C1 The playwright's use of language was both poetic and theatrical, adding depth to the characters.

C2 The theatrical adaptation of the classic novel received rave reviews from critics.

Examples of theatrical in a Sentence

formal The theatrical performance at the opera house was truly captivating.

informal I love going to see theatrical shows with my friends.

slang That movie was so over-the-top theatrical, but in a good way.

figurative Her reaction to the news was so theatrical, you would have thought it was a scene from a play.

Grammatical Forms of theatrical

past tense

theatricalized

plural

theatricals

comparative

more theatrical

superlative

most theatrical

present tense

theatricalizes

future tense

will theatricalize

perfect tense

has theatricalized

continuous tense

is theatricalizing

singular

theatrical

positive degree

theatrical

infinitive

to theatricalize

gerund

theatricalizing

participle

theatricalized

Origin and Evolution of theatrical

First Known Use: 1550 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'theatrical' originated from the Latin word 'theatricalis', which is derived from the Greek word 'theatrikos' meaning 'pertaining to a theater'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things related to the theater, the word 'theatrical' has evolved to also describe behavior or actions that are exaggerated, melodramatic, or overly dramatic in nature.