histrionic — overly dramatic in behavior or speech; exaggerated and theatrical
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: overly dramatic in behavior or speech; exaggerated and theatrical
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk/
Korean meaning: 연극적으로 과장된, 지나치게 극적인
Korean pronunciation: 히스트리**아**닉
Example Sentences
- The student's histrionic plea for extra credit involved fake tears and dramatic hand gestures.
- His histrionic response to the minor criticism suggested he might have deeper issues.
- She delivered a histrionic performance about how the coffee shop ran out of her favorite latte.
histrionic
ADJECTIVE//ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk//
overly dramatic in behavior or speech; exaggerated and theatrical
A student gives a histrionic performance that embarrasses classmates
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Origin
From Latin 'histrionicus,' derived from 'histrio' meaning 'actor' or 'stage player.' The term originally referred to Etruscan actors and evolved to describe exaggerated theatrical behavior.
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“The student's histrionic plea for extra credit involved fake tears and dramatic hand gestures.”
“His histrionic response to the minor criticism suggested he might have deeper issues.”
“She delivered a histrionic performance about how the coffee shop ran out of her favorite latte.”
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