theatrical

• Das Theater betreffend oder zur Schauspielkunst gehörend; oft auch abwertend für übertrieben, dramatisch oder unecht wirkendes Verhalten.

Relating to the theatre or acting; often used to describe exaggerated or dramatic behavior.

1. Relating to the theaterB1formal

   Connected with the performance of plays, acting, or the world of drama.

   Theatralisch / Theater-

   • The theatrical production received rave reviews.
   • She studied theatrical design at the university.
   • The festival featured a variety of theatrical performances.

   Synonymedramaticdramaturgicalhistrionicstagethespian

2. Exaggerated or dramaticB2informal

   Behaving or appearing in a way that is overly dramatic, emotional, or showy, as if on a stage.

   Theatralisch

   • His theatrical sigh made everyone laugh.
   • She made a theatrical entrance, waving to the crowd.
   • Stop being so theatrical; it's just a small mistake.

   Synonymeaffecteddramatichammyhistrionicmelodramaticoverdoneshowy

   Antonymelow-keymutednaturalrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstated

• Substantiv, das eine Aufführung eines Theaterstücks oder eine dramatische Inszenierung bezeichnet, oft mit übertriebenen oder dramatischen Elementen; auch das Theatralische oder die Schauspielkunst.

A noun referring to a performance of a play or a dramatic production, often characterized by exaggerated or dramatic elements.

1. Stage performanceB2formal

   A dramatic performance or production presented in a theater.

   Theateraufführung

   • The theatrical was a stunning adaptation of the classic novel.
   • She has been involved in local theatricals since childhood.
   • The theatrical received rave reviews from critics.

   Synonymedramaperformanceplayproductionshow