theatrical

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a performance of a play
  2. adjective of or relating to the theater
  3. adjective suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater

Etymology

From Latin theātricus + -al. By surface analysis, theatre + -ical.

In classic literature

Synonyms

theatrical performance, representation, histrionics

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