histrionic
gb/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ us/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
C1
English
teátrális, színpadias, színházi, színészi
C1
FORMAL
1
teátrális
C1
színpadias
C1
Usage pattern:
histrionic [behavior/reaction/outburst]
Her histrionic reaction to a minor delay made everyone uncomfortable.
Az apró késésre adott teátrális reakciója mindenkit zavarba hozott.
The meeting derailed after his histrionic outburst about a small budget cut.
Az értekezlet kisiklott, miután teátrális kirohanást rendezett egy kisebb költségvetési megszorítás miatt.
Reviewers criticized the speaker’s histrionic tone as more show than substance.
Learner examples
He was histrionic when he didn’t get what he wanted.
Teátrálisan viselkedett, amikor nem kapta meg, amit akart.
She gave a histrionic sigh and walked away.
Egy teátrális sóhaj kíséretében elsétált.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "historical" because of similar spelling; "histrionic" is about dramatic behavior, not history.
Meaning
Overly dramatic and attention-seeking
Collocations
histrionic behavior
|histrionic reaction
|histrionic outburst
|histrionic manner
|histrionic tone
|histrionic display
|histrionic performance
|histrionic gestures
|histrionic language
|histrionic emotions
Synonyms
theatrical (Often implies exaggerated, showy emotion, similar to acting.)
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melodramatic (Stresses exaggerated emotion and drama, especially in reactions or storytelling.)
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overdramatic (More informal; emphasizes being too dramatic for the situation.)
Antonyms
calm (Not easily excited or emotionally extreme.)
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restrained (Controlled and not showy in emotion or behavior.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|behavior
Definition
Too dramatic, as if trying to get attention.
Excessively emotional or dramatic in a way that seems meant to attract attention rather than express genuine feeling.
C2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
histrionic [art/tradition/style]
The course focuses on histrionic techniques like voice projection and stage movement.
A kurzus olyan színészi technikákra összpontosít, mint a hangkivetítés és a színpadi mozgás.
She studied ancient histrionic traditions before directing the production.
Mielőtt megrendezte az előadást, tanulmányozta az ókori színházi hagyományokat.
Learner examples
He is interested in histrionic arts like theatre.
Érdeklik a színházi művészetek, például a színjátszás.
Common mistake:
In everyday English, this sense is much less common than the meaning "too dramatic."
Meaning
Related to acting or the theatre
Collocations
histrionic art
|histrionic tradition
|histrionic style
|histrionic craft
|histrionic skills
|histrionic training
|histrionic expression
Synonyms
theatrical (More common; can mean either related to theatre or overly dramatic.)
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dramatic (Broader; can mean connected to drama/theatre without implying excess.)
Antonyms
non-theatrical (Not connected with theatre or acting.)
Themes
arts
|theatre
|media
Definition
Connected to acting or the theatre.
Relating to actors, acting, or the theatre; theatrical.
Grammar
Dictionary form
histrionic
IPA
GB/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
US/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
Syllables & stress
his - tri - on - ic (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (on)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: histrionic
Word family
Core family
histrionics
noun
Advanced or less common
histrionically
adverb C1
Expressions
histrionic personality disorder
1/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk pˌɚsənˈælɪti dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Personality disorder with attention-seeking
A medical term for a personality disorder linked to strong attention-seeking behavior.
Examples
- The clinician explained that histrionic personality disorder involves persistent patterns, not occasional drama.
- He was assessed for histrionic personality disorder after years of unstable relationships and attention-seeking behavior.
Learner examples
- Histrionic personality disorder is a clinical term.