am·phi·the·at·ric \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷thē|a.trik\adjective oram·phi·the·at·ri·cal\-rə̇kəl\ Etymology: Latin amphitheatricus, from amphitheatrum + -icus -ic, -ical 1.: performed in an amphitheater 2.: resembling an amphitheater or its arrangement of seats • am·phi·the·at·ri·cal·ly\-ə̇k(ə)lē\adverb