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UK
/hˌɪstɹɪˈɒnɪk/
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[ US /ˌhɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ ]
[ US /ˌhɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
a theatrical pose
histrionic gestures
an attitude of melodramatic despair
a theatrical pose
How To Use histrionic In A Sentence
- Possibly, this sympathy could appear somewhat self-indulgent, or over-dramatic, if not actually absurdly histrionic.
- Again, he pours scorn on racialist mythology but, in his steadfastly conservative way, refuses to become histrionically sanctimonious on the matter, preferring studied contempt to self-promoting outrage.
- She put on a histrionic display of grief at her ex-husband's funeral.
- Also there was Ray D' Arcy whose urgings had the crowd performing all sorts of histrionics in the name of art.
- Her captivating beauty and histrionic talent add to her persona.
- This is strictly for those who love a heavy riff, vocal histrionics and want to practice air guitar. The Sun
- However, rereading what I consider rather histrionic bile, and, moreover, reading it carefully, is something I can put off for days.
- Spellbound inmates have been cheering every dialogue and applauding the histrionic skills of actors.
- Some were histrionic tragic performances dripping with sensibility. PERDITA: The Life of Mary Robinson
- This form of art provides ample scope for the actor to excel in histrionics.