Theatricals Meaning in English
word · lemma: theatrical
θiˈætɹɪkəɫ
thee-AT-ri-kuhlz
θiːˈætɹɪkəlz
thee-AT-ri-kuhlz
Definition
'Theatricals' refers to stage plays or dramatic performances, or to exaggerated, dramatic behavior that seems like acting.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural; in formal use, refers to plays or performances, especially amateur ones. Informally, often used to criticize or comment on someone's overly dramatic actions ('stop the theatricals'). Not used for movies or TV shows.
Spanish: teatro (presentaciones) - teatralidad (comportamiento)Portuguese (BR): apresentações teatrais - teatralidade (comportamento)Portuguese (PT): apresentações teatrais - teatralidade (comportamento)Chinese (Simplified): 戏剧表演 - 戏剧性（行为）Chinese (Traditional): 戲劇表演 - 戲劇性（行為）Hindi: नाटक मंचन - नाटकीयता (व्यवहार)Arabic: عروض مسرحية - تصرفات مسرحيةBengali: নাট্যাভিনয় - অতিনাটকীয় আচরণRussian: театральные постановки - театральность (поведение)Japanese: 演劇 - 大げさな振る舞いVietnamese: hoạt động sân khấu - hành động kịch tínhKorean: 연극 활동 - 과장된 행동Turkish: tiyatro oyunları - abartılı davranışlarUrdu: تھیٹر پرفارمنس - ڈرامائی حرکاتIndonesian: pertunjukan teater - tingkah laku dramatis
Example Sentences
The students put on theatricals every year at school.
basic
His theatricals made everyone laugh during the party.
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We enjoyed the evening of theatricals performed by local actors.
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She rolled her eyes at his childish theatricals.
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After all his dramatic theatricals, nobody took him seriously.
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Honestly, your theatricals aren’t convincing anyone.
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