Definition of: theatrical

(thē·at′ri·kəl) adjective
1. Pertaining to the theater or to dramatic performances.
2. Designed for show, display, or effect; showy; artificial.
3. Suited to dramatic presentation.
4. Like the manner of actors; histrionic. Also the·at′ric.
—noun plural Dramatic performances: especially when given by amateur performers. [<LL theatricus <Gk. theatrikos <theatron. See THEATER.]
—the·at′ri·cal·ly adverb
—the·at′ri·cal·ness noun