American English
/θiˈæ.tɹɪ.kl̩/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Connected with the theater, especially plays and acting.
Practice out loudConnected with the theater, especially plays and acting.
The school put on a theatrical performance.
She studied theatrical design in college.
theatrical performance · theatrical production · theatrical makeup
a/the + theatrical + noun
Exaggerated and showy, as if someone were performing for an audience.
His theatrical reaction made everyone laugh.
She gave a theatrical sigh and left the room.
theatrical gesture · theatrical display
be/seem/look + theatrical
The release of a film in movie theaters before it becomes available at home or online.
The film will have a theatrical release in July.