theatrical
Pronunciation: /θiːˈætɹɪkəl/
The English word “theatrical” has 5 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of or relating to the theatre.
- Fake and exaggerated.
noun
- A stage performance, especially one by amateurs.
- A commercially produced film to be shown in movie theaters.
- A person who works in theatre.
Etymology
From Latin theātricus + -al. By surface analysis, theatre + -ical.
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