Category:Theatrical

The*at"ric*al, a. Etym: [l. theatricus, gr.

Defn: of or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic Representations; resembling the manner of dramatic performers; Histrionic; hence, artificial; as, theatrical performances; Theatrical gestures. -- the*at`ri*cal"i*ty, n. -- the*at"ric*al*ly, adv. No meretricious aid whatever has been called in -- no trick, no Illusion of the eye, nothing theatrical. R. Jefferies.