Engelska

histrionically

gb/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/ us/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
C1 Engelska
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adverb formal C1 property
1

in an overly theatrical way

in a very dramatic, theatrical way

Användningsmönster: [someone] reacts/speaks/behaves histrionically
Vanligt misstag:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
react histrionically |behave histrionically |speak histrionically |gesture histrionically |laugh histrionically |cry histrionically |protest histrionically |announce histrionically |complain histrionically |respond histrionically
Teman
emotions |communication |performance
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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

Användningsmönster: [someone] behaves/acts/responds histrionically (in relationships / in public)
Vanligt misstag:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
act histrionically |behave histrionically |respond histrionically |present himself histrionically |present herself histrionically |display emotions histrionically |interact histrionically |flirt histrionically
Teman
psychology |behavior |emotions
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • He acted histrionically when people did not notice him.
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
Ordfamilj
Forms
histrionicallies noun
Core family
histrionic adjective C1
Related words
histrionics noun
Uttryck

Det finns inga uttryck kopplade till det här uppslagsordet än.

Välkommen tillbaka!

Logga in för att fortsätta

Inget konto än? Skapa konto