hɪstɹiˈɒnɪks hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater a theatrical pose one of the most theatrical figures in public life of or relating to the theater a performance of a play