THEATRICAL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Theatrical

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek theatrikos (from theatron ‘theatre’) + -al

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: θɪˈatrɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to acting, actors, or the theatre

Short Definition:

relating to acting, actors, or theatre

Examples:
  • theatrical productions
Definition:

exaggerated and excessively dramatic

Short Definition:

exaggerated and very dramatic

Examples:
  • Henry looked over his shoulder with theatrical caution

Word: Theatrical

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: θɪˈatrɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a professional actor or actress

Short Definition:

professional actor or actress

Examples:
  • a boarding house that catered for theatricals

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