histrionic
gb/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ us/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
C1
Anglų
Reikšmės
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adjective
formal
C1
property
1
Overly dramatic and attention-seeking
Too dramatic, as if trying to get attention.
Vartosenos šablonas:
histrionic [behavior/reaction/outburst]
Dažna klaida:
Often confused with "historical" because of similar spelling; "histrionic" is about dramatic behavior, not history.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
calm (Not easily excited or emotionally extreme.)
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restrained (Controlled and not showy in emotion or behavior.)
Kolokacijos
histrionic behavior
|histrionic reaction
|histrionic outburst
|histrionic manner
|histrionic tone
|histrionic display
|histrionic performance
|histrionic gestures
|histrionic language
|histrionic emotions
Temos
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|behavior
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
histrionic [art/tradition/style]
Dažna klaida:
In everyday English, this sense is much less common than the meaning "too dramatic."
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
non-theatrical (Not connected with theatre or acting.)
Kolokacijos
histrionic art
|histrionic tradition
|histrionic style
|histrionic craft
|histrionic skills
|histrionic training
|histrionic expression
Temos
arts
|theatre
|media
Pavyzdžiai
- The course focuses on histrionic techniques like voice projection and stage movement.
- She studied ancient histrionic traditions before directing the production.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He is interested in histrionic arts like theatre.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
histrionic
IPA
GB/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
US/hˌɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
his - tri - on - ic (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (on)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: histrionic
Žodžių šeima
Core family
histrionics
noun
Advanced or less common
histrionically
adverb C1
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.