histrionically
gb/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/ us/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
C1
Inglese
színpadiasan, teátrálisan, hisztrionikusan
C1
FORMAL
1
színpadiasan
B2
teátrálisan
C1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] reacts/speaks/behaves histrionically
She sighed histrionically and declared the whole meeting a disaster.
Színpadiasan felsóhajtott, és kijelentette, hogy az egész megbeszélés katasztrófa volt.
He reacted histrionically to the criticism, as if it were a personal attack.
Színpadiasan reagált a kritikára, mintha személyes támadás érte volna.
The actor waved goodbye histrionically, playing to the crowd.
Esempi per chi studia
He spoke histrionically to get attention.
Színpadiasan beszélt, hogy felhívja magára a figyelmet.
She laughed histrionically at a small joke.
Színpadiasan nevetett egy apró viccen.
Errore comune:
Often confused with historically (about history), which has a completely different meaning and pronunciation.
Significato
in an overly theatrical way
Collocazioni
react histrionically
|behave histrionically
|speak histrionically
|gesture histrionically
|laugh histrionically
|cry histrionically
|protest histrionically
|announce histrionically
|complain histrionically
|respond histrionically
Sinonimi
theatrically (Neutral emphasis on acting-like behavior.)
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melodramatically (Suggests exaggerated emotion, often to manipulate sympathy.)
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dramatically (Broader; can be positive or neutral as well as critical.)
Contrari
calmly (Without strong outward emotion or drama.)
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matter-of-factly (Plainly and practically, without theatrical effect.)
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restrainedly (With controlled, limited emotional display.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|performance
Definizione
in a very dramatic, theatrical way
In a way that is exaggeratedly dramatic or theatrical, especially when expressing emotions or reacting to something.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] behaves/acts/responds histrionically (in relationships / in public)
In relationships, he sometimes behaved histrionically when he felt ignored.
A kapcsolataiban néha hisztrionikusan viselkedett, amikor úgy érezte, hogy nem figyelnek rá.
The report describes her as responding histrionically to minor setbacks.
A jelentés úgy írja le, hogy kisebb kudarcokra is hisztrionikusan reagált.
He presented himself histrionically in public, constantly seeking reassurance.
Esempi per chi studia
He acted histrionically when people did not notice him.
Hisztrionikusan viselkedett, amikor az emberek nem figyeltek fel rá.
Errore comune:
This sense can sound like a judgment about personality; in clinical contexts it should be used carefully and precisely.
Significato
in an attention-seeking way
Collocazioni
act histrionically
|behave histrionically
|respond histrionically
|present himself histrionically
|present herself histrionically
|display emotions histrionically
|interact histrionically
|flirt histrionically
Sinonimi
attention-seekingly (Directly highlights the goal of getting attention.)
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ostentatiously (Emphasizes showiness; not necessarily emotional.)
Contrari
unassumingly (Without trying to draw attention.)
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modestly (With reduced self-display and emphasis on the self.)
Temi
psychology
|behavior
|emotions
Definizione
in a way that tries to get attention by being very emotional
In a way that is emotionally showy and attention-seeking, often implying an ingrained style of behavior (and sometimes associated with clinical descriptions such as histrionic personality traits).
Grammatica
Forma base
histrionically
IPA
GB/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
US/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
Sillabe e accento
his - tri - on - ic - ally (5 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (his)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: histrionically
- Plural: histrionicallies
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