Histrionic: meaning, definitions and examples

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histrionic

[ ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk ]

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behavior

Excessively dramatic or emotional in behavior or speech; theatrical.

Synonyms

dramatic, emotional, theatrical

Examples of usage

She couldn't stand his histrionic outbursts anymore.
His histrionic reaction to the news was quite entertaining.
The play was criticized for its histrionic acting.
The politician's histrionic speech failed to impress the audience.
The actress was known for her histrionic performances on stage.

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psychology

Of or relating to actors or acting; overly dramatic or artificial in behavior.

Synonyms

artificial, exaggerated, theatrical

Examples of usage

The patient's histrionic behavior was masking deeper emotional issues.
Her histrionic personality made it difficult for others to take her seriously.

Translations

Translations of the word "histrionic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 histriônico

🇮🇳 नाटकीय

🇩🇪 theatralisch

🇮🇩 dramatis

🇺🇦 театральний

🇵🇱 teatralny

🇯🇵 劇的な

🇫🇷 théâtral

🇪🇸 teatral

🇹🇷 teatral

🇰🇷 연극적인

🇸🇦 مسرحي

🇨🇿 herecký

🇸🇰 herecký

🇨🇳 戏剧性的

🇸🇮 igralski

🇮🇸 leikrænn

🇰🇿 театрлық

🇬🇪 სცენური

🇦🇿 teatrik

🇲🇽 teatral

Word origin

The word 'histrionic' originated from the Latin word 'histrio' meaning 'actor'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century, originally used in the context of drama and acting. Over time, the term evolved to describe behavior that is overly dramatic or theatrical, both in everyday life and in psychology. The concept of histrionic behavior has been studied extensively in psychology, particularly in relation to personality disorders.