theatrically

English

Etymology

From theatrical +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

theatrically (comparative more theatrically, superlative most theatrically)

  1. in a theatrical or dramatic manner.
    • 2003 November 28, Lawrence Bommer, “The Play's the Thing”, in Chicago Reader‎[1]:
      So it's not surprising that Terry McCabe's theatrically assured, combustibly comic staging is superior to Borealis Theatre's revival two months ago.
  2. (not comparable) In theaters, or in terms of the theater.
    Synonym: theaterwise
    The film premiered on 3 August before opening theatrically two days later.
    The story was a great success in novel form, but did not perform well theatrically.

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