Theatrically: meaning, definitions and examples
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theatrically
[ ˌθiː.əˈtrɪ.kə.li ]
in a dramatic or exaggerated manner
Theatrically means in a dramatic or exaggerated manner. It is often used to describe someone's behavior or performance that is overly dramatic or showy.
Synonyms
dramatically, exaggeratedly, histrionically
Examples of usage
- She theatrically threw her hands up in the air in frustration.
- He theatrically fell to the ground, pretending to be hurt.
- The actress theatrically delivered her lines, drawing gasps from the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "theatrically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teatralmente
🇮🇳 नाटकीय ढंग से
🇩🇪 theatralisch
🇮🇩 secara teatrikal
🇺🇦 театрально
🇵🇱 teatralnie
🇯🇵 劇的に (げきてきに)
🇫🇷 théâtralement
🇪🇸 teatralmente
🇹🇷 teatral olarak
🇰🇷 연극적으로 (yeongeukjeogeuro)
🇸🇦 بشكل مسرحي
🇨🇿 teatrálně
🇸🇰 teatrálne
🇨🇳 戏剧性地 (xìjù xìng de)
🇸🇮 teatralno
🇮🇸 leikhúslega
🇰🇿 театрлық түрде
🇬🇪 თეატრალურად
🇦🇿 teatral olaraq
🇲🇽 teatralmente
Word origin
The word theatrically is derived from the adjective theatrical, which comes from the Middle French word 'theatral' and the Latin word 'theatralis', both of which are related to the noun 'theater'. The use of theatrically in English dates back to the 17th century, and it has been commonly used in the performing arts to describe performances that are dramatic or exaggerated.