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- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/
- /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/
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- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/
Definitions of theatrically word
- adjective theatrically of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances. 1
- adjective theatrically suggestive of the theater or of acting; artificial, pompous, spectacular, or extravagantly histrionic: a theatrical display of grief. 1
- noun theatrically theatricals. dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs. artificial or histrionic actions. 1
- noun theatrically a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals. 1
- adverb theatrically in a melodramatic way 1
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Origin of theatrically
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Late Latin theātric(us) < Greek theātrikós, equivalent to theā́tr(on) theater + -ikos -ic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Theatrically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
theatrically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
theatrically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for theatrically
adv theatrically
- articulately — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- blatantly — Blatantly is used to add emphasis when you are describing states or situations which you think are bad.
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
- bombastically — (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.
- conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
adverb theatrically
- artificially — made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers.
- crashingly — extremely; exceedingly
- dramatically — of or relating to the drama.
- dramaturgically — the craft or the techniques of dramatic composition.
- earsplittingly — In an earsplitting way; very loudly.
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