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THEATRICAL Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word theatrical. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For THEATRICAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for theatrical, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
performance
Phrases (1)
public presentation

Alternatives for BOMBASTIC

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