Theatrically (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a stagy and theatrical manner; "`I cannot show my face at her house,' he declared theatrically".
Examples
- She threw her hands up theatrically and proclaimed she would never eat at that restaurant again.
- He fell to one knee theatrically and begged for her forgiveness.
- The singer's dramatic arm movements were done theatrically, drawing attention away from her weak voice.
- She flung the door open theatrically and stormed out of the room.
- He theatrically clutched at his heart, pretending to be mortally wounded by her words.
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Meaning 2
In a theatrical manner; "theatrically dressed".
Examples
- The performer gestured theatrically as she took her final bow.
- She walked into the room theatrically, drawing everyone's attention to her stunning outfit.
- The over-the-top politician waved his arms theatrically as he made his impassioned speech.
- With a theatrically exaggerated sigh, she dropped onto the couch, flinging her arms over her head.
- The pop star fell to her knees theatrically, pounding the floor with her fists as she belted out the emotional ballad.