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theatricalize

the·at·ri·cal·ize
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thee-a-tri-kuh-lahyz]
    • /θiˈæ trɪ kəˌlaɪz/
    • /θɪ.ˈæ.trɪk.ə.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-a-tri-kuh-lahyz]
    • /θiˈæ trɪ kəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of theatricalize word

  • verb with object theatricalize to put into dramatic or theatrical form; dramatize. 1
  • verb with object theatricalize to express or represent in a spectacular or extravagantly histrionic manner. 1
  • verb theatricalize to adapt (something) for presentation in a theatre 0
  • verb theatricalize to present in a showy or theatrical way 0
  • verb theatricalize to perform in a theatre 0
  • verb theatricalize to go to the theatre 0
See all 8 definitions of theatricalize

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Origin of theatricalize

First appearance:

before 1770
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; theatrical + -ize

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Parts of speech for Theatricalize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Theatricalize

theatricalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

theatricalize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for theatricalize

verb theatricalize

  • caricaturing — a picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things: His caricature of the mayor in this morning's paper is the best he's ever drawn.
  • chew up the scenery — Alternative form of chew the scenery.
  • ham up — an actor or performer who overacts.
  • hammed — an actor or performer who overacts.
All 9 Synonyms of theatricalize

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