theatral Definition
- 1of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations
- 2exaggerated and affected in manner or style; overly dramatic
Using theatral: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "theatral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The play's theatral performance was well-received by the audience.
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She has a theatral way of speaking that can be off-putting to some people.
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The actor's theatral gestures were distracting from the dialogue.
theatral Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for theatral
Antonyms for theatral
Summary: theatral in Brief
'Theatral' [thee-uh-truhl] is an adjective used to describe things related to the theater or dramatic presentations. It can also mean exaggerated and affected in manner or style. Examples include 'The play's theatral performance was well-received by the audience' and 'She has a theatral way of speaking that can be off-putting to some people.' Synonyms include 'dramatic,' 'theatrical,' and 'melodramatic.'
