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Definitions

theatrical

[thee-a-tri-kuhl] / θiˈæ trɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
dramatic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
campy comic exaggerated melodramatic operatic showy
STRONG
thespian vaudeville
WEAK
affected artificial ceremonious dramaturgic hammy histrionic histrionical mannered meretricious ostentatious pompous schmaltzy staged stagy stilted superficial theatric tragic unnatural unreal
Antonyms
WEAK
comedic real undramatic untheatrical

Example Sentences

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The film, starring Ryan Gosling as a teacher-turned-astronaut who must save Earth from a dimming sun, has earned over $625 million worldwide, in an extended theatrical run.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

The theatrical revenue, both domestic and worldwide, edged studio expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The trend is a much-needed boost for Hollywood as franchises like Marvel and Fast & Furious are struggling and theatrical attendance is down significantly from prepandemic levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Neither “Sound of Freedom” nor “Animal Farm” was produced by Angel Studios; they were only distributed, meaning that Angel acquired the rights to bring both films to theatrical audiences.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

He took a theatrical bow as I applauded.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

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