theatricalize

transitive verb the·at·ri·cal·ize \thē-ˈa-tri-kə-ˌlīz\

the·at·ri·cal·izedthe·at·ri·cal·iz·ing

Definition of THEATRICALIZE

: to adapt to the theater : dramatize

: to display in showy fashion

— the·at·ri·cal·i·za·tion \-ˌa-tri-kə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

1778

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