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Synonyms of theatrical

18 similar words

Another word for theatrical is affected. Other synonyms of theatrical are scenic, thespian, histrionic, theatric and stagy.

Synonyms and similar words for theatrical

adjectiveOf or relating to the theatre.

  • dramatic
  • histrionicOf or relating to actors or acting.
  • scenicDramatic; theatrical.
  • stagyUnnaturally showy.
  • theatricRelating to acting or the theater, theatrical.
  • thespianOf, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.

adjectiveFake and exaggerated.

  • affectedSimulated in order to impress.
  • effeteAffected, overrefined.
  • feyOverrefined, affected.
  • recherché
  • hoity-toity
  • overrefinedRefined to an excessive degree.
  • pansified derogatoryOverly adorned; affected.
  • precious derogatory
  • pretentious
  • stilted figurativelyElevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on...
  • WoosterianFoppish and affected.
  • smug obsoleteStudiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim.

Meaning of theatrical

  1. adjective Of or relating to the theatre.
  2. adjective Fake and exaggerated.
  3. noun A stage performance, especially one by amateurs.

Full definition of theatrical

theatrical in other languages

Questions about synonyms of theatrical

What is another word for theatrical?
Theatrical has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as affected, scenic, thespian, histrionic, theatric, stagy and fey.
What does theatrical mean?
Theatrical means of or relating to the theatre.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: theatrical (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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