theatrical

UK
/θiˈætrɪkəl/
US
/θiˈætrɪkəl/

Translations

theatricaladjective
more theatrical
Comp.
most theatrical
Super.
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/θiˈætrɪkəl/
US
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The theatrical production was a huge success, drawing large crowds every night.
La production théâtrale a été un immense succès, attirant de grandes foules chaque soir.
théâtralAu sens de « maniéré », « excessivement dramatique ».
Her theatrical gestures made it clear she was trying to draw attention to herself.
Ses gestes théâtraux montraient clairement qu’elle cherchait à attirer l’attention sur elle.
theatricalnoun
theatricals
pl
UK
/θiˈætrɪkəl/
US
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simagréesSurtout au pluriel, pour un comportement affecté ou spectaculaire.
Her sudden outburst was nothing more than theatricals to gain attention from the crowd.
Son éclat soudain n’était que des simagrées pour attirer l’attention de la foule.
comédienAu féminin: comédienne. Emploi rare pour désigner une personne du théâtre.
The theatrical greeted the audience after the performance.
Le comédien a salué le public après la représentation.
Synonyms
theatrical production
stage production
theatre production
stage show

Definitions

theatricaladjective
Relating to the theater or the performance of plays.
The theatrical production was a huge success, drawing large crowds every night.
Exaggerated and excessively dramatic in behavior or style.
Her theatrical gestures made it clear she was trying to draw attention to herself.
theatricalnoun
An actor or actress, especially one who performs in the theater.
The theatricals mingled with the patrons after the show.
Exaggerated or showy behavior intended to attract attention (usually used in the plural form 'theatricals').
Her sudden outburst was nothing more than theatricals to gain attention from the crowd.