THEATRICAL Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word theatrical. (close relations)
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| bombastic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • ostentatiously lofty in style | ||||||
| dramatic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • suitable to or characteristic of drama • pertaining to or characteristic of drama • used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | ||||||
| exaggerated | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • represented as greater than is true or reasonable • enlarged to an abnormal degree | ||||||
| flamboyant | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana adjective satellite • marked by ostentation but often tasteless • elaborately or excessively ornamented | ||||||
| grandiose | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval • affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty | ||||||
| histrionic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected | ||||||
| melodramatic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama • characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected | ||||||
| ostensive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • manifestly demonstrative • represented or appearing as such; pretended | ||||||
| ostentatious | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • intended to attract notice and impress others adjective satellite • (of a display) tawdry or vulgar | ||||||
| showy | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • marked by ostentation but often tasteless • displaying brilliance and virtuosity • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display • superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense | ||||||
| stagy | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality | ||||||
| thespian | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • of or relating to drama noun • a theatrical performer | ||||||
| dramatical | adjectiveadj | |||||
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| theatricalized | adjectiveadj | |||||
verb • To render suitable for the theatre. | ||||||
| larger-than-life | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale) | ||||||
| histrionics | nounn | |||||
noun • a performance of a play • a deliberate display of emotion for effect | ||||||
| representation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image • a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something • the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf • the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent • a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency • a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract • a performance of a play • a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting • the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body • an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent | ||||||
| theatrical performance | nounn | |||||
noun • a performance of a play | ||||||
