histrionically
gb/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/ us/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
C1
Engelska
színpadiasan, teátrálisan, hisztrionikusan
C1
FORMAL
1
színpadiasan
B2
teátrálisan
C1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Often confused with historically (about history), which has a completely different meaning and pronunciation.
Betydelse
in an overly theatrical way
Ordkombinationer
react histrionically
|behave histrionically
|speak histrionically
|gesture histrionically
|laugh histrionically
|cry histrionically
|protest histrionically
|announce histrionically
|complain histrionically
|respond histrionically
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Teman
emotions
|communication
|performance
Definition
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
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
He acted histrionically when people did not notice him.
Hisztrionikusan viselkedett, amikor az emberek nem figyeltek fel rá.
Vanligt misstag:
This sense can sound like a judgment about personality; in clinical contexts it should be used carefully and precisely.
Betydelse
in an attention-seeking way
Ordkombinationer
act histrionically
|behave histrionically
|respond histrionically
|present himself histrionically
|present herself histrionically
|display emotions histrionically
|interact histrionically
|flirt histrionically
Synonymer
attention-seekingly (Directly highlights the goal of getting attention.)
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ostentatiously (Emphasizes showiness; not necessarily emotional.)
Antonymer
unassumingly (Without trying to draw attention.)
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modestly (With reduced self-display and emphasis on the self.)
Teman
psychology
|behavior
|emotions
Definition
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).
Grammatik
Grundform
histrionically
IPA
GB/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
US/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
Stavelser och betoning
his - tri - on - ic - ally (5 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (his)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: histrionically
- Plural: histrionicallies
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