1. exaggerated or dramatic behavior intended to attract attention or create an effect
2. the quality of being suitable for or characteristic of the theater

Examples

• The politician’s theatricality during the debate seemed forced and insincere.
• Her constant theatricality made it hard to know when she was being genuine.
• The director praised the actor’s natural theatricality on stage.
• The wedding was criticized for its excessive theatricality and lack of intimacy.
• His theatricality worked well in comedy but seemed out of place in serious drama.
• The opera’s theatricality captivated audiences with its grand gestures and emotions.