Histrionically: meaning, definitions and examples
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histrionically
[ hɪˌstrɪˈɒnɪkli ]
in acting
In a theatrical or dramatic manner, especially with exaggerated emotion or gesture.
Synonyms
dramatically, emotionally, theatrically
Examples of usage
- She performed histrionically, with wild gestures and dramatic pauses.
- The actor delivered his lines histrionically, drawing out each word for maximum effect.
Translations
Translations of the word "histrionically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 histrionicamente
🇮🇳 नाटकीय रूप से
🇩🇪 theatralisch
🇮🇩 secara teatrikal
🇺🇦 театрально
🇵🇱 teatralnie
🇯🇵 演技的に
🇫🇷 théâtralement
🇪🇸 teatralmente
🇹🇷 abartılı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 연극적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل مسرحي
🇨🇿 herecky
🇸🇰 herecky
🇨🇳 戏剧性地
🇸🇮 teatralno
🇮🇸 leikrænt
🇰🇿 театрлық түрде
🇬🇪 თეატრალურად
🇦🇿 teatral şəkildə
🇲🇽 teatralmente
Word origin
The adverb 'histrionically' is derived from the noun 'histrionic', which comes from the Latin word 'histrionicus', meaning 'pertaining to an actor'. The term originated in the mid 17th century to describe dramatic or theatrical behavior. Over time, 'histrionic' came to be associated with exaggerated or melodramatic acting styles, leading to the adverb 'histrionically' being used to describe performances with excessive emotion or gesture.