THEATRICAL

The‐at″ric‐al (?), a. [[L. theatricus, Gr. �.]] 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.