THEATRICAL Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word theatrical. (close relations)
Definition of THEATRICAL
Best Alternative Words for THEATRICAL
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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 |