histrionic
gb/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ us/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
C1
Inglés
teátrális, színpadias, színházi, színészi
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FORMAL
1
teátrális
C1
színpadias
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Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Often confused with "historical" because of similar spelling; "histrionic" is about dramatic behavior, not history.
Significado
Overly dramatic and attention-seeking
Colocaciones
histrionic behavior
|histrionic reaction
|histrionic outburst
|histrionic manner
|histrionic tone
|histrionic display
|histrionic performance
|histrionic gestures
|histrionic language
|histrionic emotions
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
calm (Not easily excited or emotionally extreme.)
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restrained (Controlled and not showy in emotion or behavior.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|behavior
Definición
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
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is interested in histrionic arts like theatre.
Érdeklik a színházi művészetek, például a színjátszás.
Error frecuente:
In everyday English, this sense is much less common than the meaning "too dramatic."
Significado
Related to acting or the theatre
Colocaciones
histrionic art
|histrionic tradition
|histrionic style
|histrionic craft
|histrionic skills
|histrionic training
|histrionic expression
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
non-theatrical (Not connected with theatre or acting.)
Temas
arts
|theatre
|media
Definición
Connected to acting or the theatre.
Relating to actors, acting, or the theatre; theatrical.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
histrionic
AFI
GB/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
US/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
Sílabas y acento
his - tri - on - ic (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (on)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: histrionic
Familia de palabras
Core family
histrionics
noun
Advanced or less common
histrionically
adverb C1
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Histrionic personality disorder is a clinical term.