theatrically

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English

Etymology

From theatrical +‎ -ly.

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:
      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.
    The film premiered on 3 August before opening theatrically two days later.

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