Theatricality
noun
The quality of being showy or dramatic, like in a theater.
His speeches were impressive, full of theatricality and drama.
Often appears as...
- display of theatricality
- air of theatricality
noun
The methods and skills used in theater.
The actor's theatricality was clear in her expressive gestures and powerful voice.
Often appears as...
- sense of theatricality
- theatricality of presentation
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Academic
noun
The quality of being showy or dramatic, like in a theater.
His speeches were impressive, full of theatricality and drama.
Often appears as...
- display of theatricality
- air of theatricality
noun
The methods and skills used in theater.
The actor's theatricality was clear in her expressive gestures and powerful voice.
Often appears as...
- sense of theatricality
- theatricality of presentation
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Think of 'theatricality' as making a strong visual impression, often through bold actions or style.
The theatricality of her entrance captivated everyone's attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
Used to describe a situation or behavior that emotionally moves people, almost like watching a play.
The theatricality of his plea moved the audience to tears.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Subtle
'Theatricality' implies something is not subtle or understated; it's meant to be noticed.
Her dress was full of theatricality, with bright colors and large patterns.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Think of 'theatricality' as making a strong visual impression, often through bold actions or style.
The theatricality of her entrance captivated everyone's attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
Used to describe a situation or behavior that emotionally moves people, almost like watching a play.
The theatricality of his plea moved the audience to tears.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Subtle
'Theatricality' implies something is not subtle or understated; it's meant to be noticed.
Her dress was full of theatricality, with bright colors and large patterns.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Think of 'theatricality' as making a strong visual impression, often through bold actions or style.
The theatricality of her entrance captivated everyone's attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Effect
Used to describe a situation or behavior that emotionally moves people, almost like watching a play.
The theatricality of his plea moved the audience to tears.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Subtle
'Theatricality' implies something is not subtle or understated; it's meant to be noticed.
Her dress was full of theatricality, with bright colors and large patterns.
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There's no such thing as...
began to exercise their power, they celebrated in jubilee parades that connected emancipation with their newfound right to vote. A few decades later, the suffragettes brought a spirit of theatricality to their fight,
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There's no such thing as...
began to exercise their power, they celebrated in jubilee parades that connected emancipation with their newfound right to vote. A few decades later, the suffragettes brought a spirit of theatricality to their fight,
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Quote examples
Philippe Petit
French Celebrity
I am fascinated by the engineering. The science of constructing and understanding why it stands. And I am drawn by the madness, the beauty, the theatricality, the poetry and soul of the wire. And you cannot be a wire-walker without mingling those two ways of seeing life.
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Mario Vargas Llosa
Peruvian Writer
Eroticism is born at a time in civilisation when sexual instinct becomes deanimalised and enriched with contributions from art and from literature. A world of theatricality emerges around the act of love.
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Jerry Saltz
American Critic
Koons's work has always stood apart for its one-at-a-time perfection, epic theatricality, a corrupted, almost sick drive for purification, and an obsession with traditional artistic values.
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Zac Posen
American Designer
I was very interested in theatre, so my first love of fashion comes from costume, and I think that's pretty clear within my work and the level of theatricality.
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Elizabeth Marvel
American Actress
When I work onstage, I want to play roles that have real, deep theatricality, that aren't the sort you would easily see on television and in the movies.
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Sophie Rundle
English Actress
I love a period drama - the theatricality of going into work and having that distance between yourself and the character you're playing.
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Ann Powers
American Writer
Women in music have always been associated with pop - with prettiness, theatricality, melodic hooks and dance beats.
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Adam Lambert
American Musician
I think theatricality is just one way of performing. I don't think it's a better way or the way, but it's my way.
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Parker Posey
American Actress
Everything has its own kind of theatricality and its own drama.
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Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
Theatricality is a concept. It's not a specific language.
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Philippe Petit
French Celebrity
I am fascinated by the engineering. The science of constructing and understanding why it stands. And I am drawn by the madness, the beauty, the theatricality, the poetry and soul of the wire. And you cannot be a wire-walker without mingling those two ways of seeing life.
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Mario Vargas Llosa
Peruvian Writer
Eroticism is born at a time in civilisation when sexual instinct becomes deanimalised and enriched with contributions from art and from literature. A world of theatricality emerges around the act of love.
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Jerry Saltz
American Critic
Koons's work has always stood apart for its one-at-a-time perfection, epic theatricality, a corrupted, almost sick drive for purification, and an obsession with traditional artistic values.
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Zac Posen
American Designer
I was very interested in theatre, so my first love of fashion comes from costume, and I think that's pretty clear within my work and the level of theatricality.
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Elizabeth Marvel
American Actress
When I work onstage, I want to play roles that have real, deep theatricality, that aren't the sort you would easily see on television and in the movies.
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Sophie Rundle
English Actress
I love a period drama - the theatricality of going into work and having that distance between yourself and the character you're playing.
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Ann Powers
American Writer
Women in music have always been associated with pop - with prettiness, theatricality, melodic hooks and dance beats.
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Adam Lambert
American Musician
I think theatricality is just one way of performing. I don't think it's a better way or the way, but it's my way.
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Parker Posey
American Actress
Everything has its own kind of theatricality and its own drama.
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Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
Theatricality is a concept. It's not a specific language.
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