Theatrically

adv

adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1
in a theatrical or dramatic manner.
"So it's not surprising that Terry McCabe's theatrically assured, combustibly comic staging is superior to Borealis Theatre's revival two months ago."
2
In theaters, or in terms of the theater. not-comparable
"The film premiered on 3 August before opening theatrically two days later."

Adverb

1
in a theatrical manner wordnet
2
in a stagy and theatrical manner wordnet

Synonyms

stagily stagily theaterwise

Example

"Crouch down here like this, but do it theatrically and don't say, "Rhubarb.""

Etymology

From theatrical + -ly.

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