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THEATRICALLY

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

IPA (US): 

 Dictionary entry overview: What does theatrically mean? 

THEATRICALLY (adverb)
  The adverb THEATRICALLY has 2 senses:

1. in a stagy and theatrical mannerplay

2. in a theatrical mannerplay

  Familiarity information: THEATRICALLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


THEATRICALLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a stagy and theatrical manner

Synonyms:

stagily; theatrically

Context example:

'I cannot show my face at her house,' he declared theatrically

Pertainym:

theatrical (suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater)


Sense 2

Meaning:

In a theatrical manner

Context example:

theatrically dressed

Pertainym:

theatrical (suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater)


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