theatrical
gb/θiˈætɹɪkəl/ us/θiˈætɹɪkəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8100
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adjective
B2
property
1
relating to theater or stage
About plays, acting, or shows that people watch in a theater.
Vzorec užití:
a/the theatrical [performance/production/release]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *theatric* instead of *theatrical*; *theatric* is rare and usually incorrect in modern English. They also confuse *theatrical release* with *cinema release*; both are correct, but *theatrical release* is more common in industry language.
Synonyma
stage (Used before nouns in a similar way (stage actor, stage production), but sounds slightly more informal and concrete.)
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dramatic (Can mean related to drama in general, not only live theater; also often used for strong emotion, so it is broader.)
Kolokace
theatrical production
|theatrical performance
|theatrical release
|theatrical world
|theatrical tradition
|theatrical trailer
Témata
arts
|entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She has worked in theatrical production for more than twenty years.
- The film will have a limited theatrical release before it appears on streaming platforms.
- He started his career in the theatrical world, acting in small off-Broadway plays.
- The museum is hosting a festival of experimental theatrical performances.
- The company is known for its lavish theatrical sets and costumes.
Učební příklady
- He loves the theatrical world and wants to be an actor.
- The movie had a big theatrical release in the United States.
- They watched a live theatrical performance in London.
- She studied theatrical design at university.
- The city has a strong theatrical tradition.
adjective
B2
property
2
overly dramatic and showy
Acting or speaking in a big, very dramatic way that looks like a performance, not natural life.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is/acts very theatrical
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse *theatrical* with *theoretical*. *Theatrical* is about drama and performance; *theoretical* is about ideas and theory. They may also think *theatrical* is always positive; in this sense, it is often slightly negative or critical.
Synonyma
dramatic (Can also mean exciting or full of emotion; *theatrical* more strongly suggests performance or pretending.)
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melodramatic (Stronger and more negative, often suggesting silly or extreme emotion.)
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showy (Focuses more on trying to attract attention, not always on drama or acting.)
Antonyma
understated (Describes style or behavior that is quiet, simple, and not dramatic, which contrasts with theatrical exaggeration.)
Kolokace
theatrical behavior
|theatrical gesture
|overly theatrical
|sound theatrical
|a bit theatrical
|highly theatrical style
Témata
emotions
|communication
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- His apology felt so theatrical that nobody believed it was sincere.
- She made a theatrical gesture of shock and covered her mouth with both hands.
- The speech was powerful but a little too theatrical for some listeners.
- Critics complained that the acting was stiff and theatrical rather than natural.
- He has a theatrical way of telling even simple stories.
Učební příklady
- Her reaction was very theatrical and did not feel real.
- He spoke in a loud, theatrical voice.
- Some people think his style is too theatrical.
- The movie was beautiful but also very theatrical.
- She made a theatrical bow after her short speech.
Podstatné jméno
literary
C1
entity
3
plays or dramatic performances
Plays and acting, especially as a hobby and not as a full-time job; usually said as *theatricals*.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] puts on [theatricals]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that this noun is usually used in the plural (*theatricals*) and is less common in modern everyday speech; *drama* or *plays* are more frequent.
Synonyma
drama (Very common and broader; *theatricals* sounds slightly old-fashioned or literary and often suggests organized performances.)
Kolokace
amateur theatricals
|school theatricals
|local theatricals
|put on theatricals
|take part in theatricals
Témata
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- As a teenager he took part in amateur theatricals at the village hall.
- The school’s end-of-year theatricals are famous in the community.
- During the holidays they put on light-hearted theatricals for family and friends.
Učební příklady
- She enjoys local theatricals in her town.
- He first did amateur theatricals at university.
- The club puts on small theatricals every summer.
- Many students join school theatricals for fun.
- They met while working on community theatricals.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
theatrical
IPA
GB/θiˈætɹɪkəl/
US/θiˈætɹɪkəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
the - at - ric - al (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (at)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: theatrical
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
the theatrical world
1/ðə θiˈætɹɪkəl wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
community of theater professionals
The group of people and places that are part of theater, such as actors, directors, and theaters.
Příklady
- She grew up in the theatrical world, as both her parents were actors.
- Networking is essential if you want to succeed in the theatrical world.
theatrical performance
1/θiˈætɹɪkəl pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
live performance of a play
One live show of a play or other act in a theater.
Příklady
- The festival opens with a theatrical performance in the main square.
- Tickets for tonight’s theatrical performance are almost sold out.
theatrical production
1/θiˈætɹɪkəl pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
staged play or live show
A planned and organized play or show that is performed live in a theater.
Příklady
- She is working on a new theatrical production of Shakespeare’s *Hamlet*.
- The city funds at least one major theatrical production every year.
theatrical release
1/θiˈætɹɪkəl ɹilˈis/
fixed phrase
first cinema showing of a film
When a movie is first shown to the public in cinemas, not on TV or online.
Příklady
- The film is scheduled for theatrical release next spring.
- After its theatrical release, the movie quickly became available on streaming services.
theatrical trailer
1/θiˈætɹɪkəl tɹˈeɪlɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
film preview for cinemas
A short video that shows parts of a movie and is played in cinemas before the movie comes out.
Příklady
- The studio released a new theatrical trailer ahead of the summer blockbuster.
- Fans analyzed every shot of the theatrical trailer for clues about the plot.