Engelsk

histrionically

gb/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/ us/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
C1 Engelsk
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adverb formal C1 property
1

in an overly theatrical way

in a very dramatic, theatrical way

Bruksmønster: [someone] reacts/speaks/behaves histrionically
Vanlig feil:
Often confused with historically (about history), which has a completely different meaning and pronunciation.
Synonymer
theatrically (Neutral emphasis on acting-like behavior.) | melodramatically (Suggests exaggerated emotion, often to manipulate sympathy.) | dramatically (Broader; can be positive or neutral as well as critical.)
Antonymer
calmly (Without strong outward emotion or drama.) | matter-of-factly (Plainly and practically, without theatrical effect.) | restrainedly (With controlled, limited emotional display.)
Ordkombinasjoner
react histrionically |behave histrionically |speak histrionically |gesture histrionically |laugh histrionically |cry histrionically |protest histrionically |announce histrionically |complain histrionically |respond histrionically
Temaer
emotions |communication |performance
Eksempler
  • She sighed histrionically and declared the whole meeting a disaster.
  • He reacted histrionically to the criticism, as if it were a personal attack.
  • The actor waved goodbye histrionically, playing to the crowd.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He spoke histrionically to get attention.
  • She laughed histrionically at a small joke.
adverb technical C2 property
2

in an attention-seeking way

in a way that tries to get attention by being very emotional

Bruksmønster: [someone] behaves/acts/responds histrionically (in relationships / in public)
Vanlig feil:
This sense can sound like a judgment about personality; in clinical contexts it should be used carefully and precisely.
Synonymer
attention-seekingly (Directly highlights the goal of getting attention.) | ostentatiously (Emphasizes showiness; not necessarily emotional.)
Antonymer
unassumingly (Without trying to draw attention.) | modestly (With reduced self-display and emphasis on the self.)
Ordkombinasjoner
act histrionically |behave histrionically |respond histrionically |present himself histrionically |present herself histrionically |display emotions histrionically |interact histrionically |flirt histrionically
Temaer
psychology |behavior |emotions
Eksempler
  • In relationships, he sometimes behaved histrionically when he felt ignored.
  • The report describes her as responding histrionically to minor setbacks.
  • He presented himself histrionically in public, constantly seeking reassurance.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He acted histrionically when people did not notice him.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
histrionically
IPA
GB/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
US/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
Stavelser og trykk
his - tri - on - ic - ally (5 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (his)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: histrionically
  • Plural: histrionicallies
Ordfamilie
Forms
histrionicallies noun
Core family
histrionic adjective C1
Related words
histrionics noun
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