theatrically
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6.2
- adverb
- /θiˈætrɪkli/
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teatralmente
- I took one sip and began coughing theatrically like they do in the movies.
- sighed theatrically
- coughed theatrically
- paused theatrically
You know, you can write too theatrically and too too much like your characters are on stage.
- You know, you can write too theatrically and too too much like your characters are on stage.
Examples
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The white one was presented under a spotlight, very theatrically, like a work of art.
Academic text (2005) -
He was generally just incredible and so gifted theatrically.
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You know, you can write too theatrically and too too much like your characters are on stage.
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Sighing theatrically, he said, "I must be the laziest hunter in the world."
Fiction book (1999) -
Now he smacks his lips together, opens his arms theatrically, and gives his trademark stance.
Fiction book (1995) -
Face flushed, eyes flashing, he points theatrically to the cages.
Fiction book (2002) -
She fell to the ground theatrically, as if she were the star of a dramatic play.
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After hearing the news, he theatrically placed his hand over his heart and gasped.
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The villain in the play laughed theatrically, captivating the audience with his exaggerated performance.
Synonyms
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3.9
In a way that is very noticeable or extreme
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7.2
In a way that shows too much feeling to seem real
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8.9
In a very dramatic way as if acting on stage
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7.7
In a very dramatic and emotional way like an opera performance
In a way that looks like acting on a stage
In a way that shows too much feeling or action
In a showy way to attract attention
In a very dramatic, playful way that makes people laugh
Antonyms
How Theatrical
Surface Forms
Morphology
theatrically = theatrical (transparent) = theatre + ical + ly
The adverb is the regular -ly formation from the adjective 'theatrical', so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
The word theatrically comes from theatre, a word from old Greek that meant a place to 'see' a play. So to behave theatrically is to act in a showy, dramatic way as if you are 'on stage'.