Theatricalize: meaning, definitions and examples
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theatricalize
[ θɪˈætrɪkəlaɪz ]
artistic expression
To theatricalize means to present or depict something in a dramatic or exaggerated manner, often making it more theatrical or suitable for performance. This term is often used in the context of adapting narratives, stories, or events for the stage or screen.
Synonyms
dramatize, present, stage, theatrify
Examples of usage
- The director decided to theatricalize the novel for the upcoming play.
- They managed to theatricalize the historical events, making them more engaging for the audience.
- In her latest film, she chose to theatricalize the protagonist's internal struggles.
Translations
Translations of the word "theatricalize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teatralizar
🇮🇳 नाटकीय बनाना
🇩🇪 theatralisieren
🇮🇩 teatrikal
🇺🇦 театралізувати
🇵🇱 teatralizować
🇯🇵 演出する
🇫🇷 théâtraliser
🇪🇸 teatralizar
🇹🇷 tiyatrolaştırmak
🇰🇷 연극화하다
🇸🇦 تمثيل
🇨🇿 teatralizovat
🇸🇰 teatralizovať
🇨🇳 戏剧化
🇸🇮 teatralizirati
🇮🇸 leikritun
🇰🇿 театрландыру
🇬🇪 თეატრალიზება
🇦🇿 teatrallaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 teatralizar
Word origin
The word 'theatricalize' is derived from 'theatrical', which comes from the Greek word 'theatron', meaning 'a place for viewing'. The suffix '-ize' is added to indicate the action of making something into a specified form. This term began to appear in the English language in the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise of modern theater. As theater evolved, so did the ways in which stories and events were adapted for stage performance, leading to the term 'theatricalize' being used to describe this process. Over the years, it has been associated with the art of storytelling, dramatic presentations, and the embellishment of narrative forms for greater impact and emotional resonance.