1. in a dramatic, exaggerated, or showy manner
2. in relation to the theater or theatrical performance

Examples

• She threw her hands up theatrically and sighed loudly.
• He theatrically announced his resignation at the meeting.
• The actor bowed theatrically to the audience.
• She theatrically gasped when she saw the surprise party.
• The play was theatrically innovative for its time.
• The production was theatrically ambitious but poorly executed.
• He spoke theatrically, as if addressing a large audience.