英語

histrionic

gb/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ us/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective formal C1 property
1

Overly dramatic and attention-seeking

Too dramatic, as if trying to get attention.

用法パターン: histrionic [behavior/reaction/outburst]
よくある間違い:
Often confused with "historical" because of similar spelling; "histrionic" is about dramatic behavior, not history.
類義語
theatrical (Often implies exaggerated, showy emotion, similar to acting.) | melodramatic (Stresses exaggerated emotion and drama, especially in reactions or storytelling.) | overdramatic (More informal; emphasizes being too dramatic for the situation.)
対義語
calm (Not easily excited or emotionally extreme.) | restrained (Controlled and not showy in emotion or behavior.)
コロケーション
histrionic behavior |histrionic reaction |histrionic outburst |histrionic manner |histrionic tone |histrionic display |histrionic performance |histrionic gestures |histrionic language |histrionic emotions
テーマ
emotions |communication |relationships |behavior
例文
  • Her histrionic reaction to a minor delay made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The meeting derailed after his histrionic outburst about a small budget cut.
  • Reviewers criticized the speaker’s histrionic tone as more show than substance.
学習者向け例文
  • He was histrionic when he didn’t get what he wanted.
  • She gave a histrionic sigh and walked away.
adjective formal C2 property
2

Related to acting or the theatre

Connected to acting or the theatre.

用法パターン: histrionic [art/tradition/style]
よくある間違い:
In everyday English, this sense is much less common than the meaning "too dramatic."
類義語
theatrical (More common; can mean either related to theatre or overly dramatic.) | dramatic (Broader; can mean connected to drama/theatre without implying excess.)
対義語
non-theatrical (Not connected with theatre or acting.)
コロケーション
histrionic art |histrionic tradition |histrionic style |histrionic craft |histrionic skills |histrionic training |histrionic expression
テーマ
arts |theatre |media
例文
  • The course focuses on histrionic techniques like voice projection and stage movement.
  • She studied ancient histrionic traditions before directing the production.
学習者向け例文
  • He is interested in histrionic arts like theatre.
文法
辞書形
histrionic
IPA
GB/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
US/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
音節・強勢
his - tri - on - ic (4音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (on)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: histrionic
関連語
Core family
histrionics noun
Advanced or less common
histrionically adverb C1
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

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