histrionically
gb/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/ us/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
C1
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in an overly theatrical way
in a very dramatic, theatrical way
Модель уживання:
[someone] reacts/speaks/behaves histrionically
Поширена помилка:
Often confused with historically (about history), which has a completely different meaning and pronunciation.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
react histrionically
|behave histrionically
|speak histrionically
|gesture histrionically
|laugh histrionically
|cry histrionically
|protest histrionically
|announce histrionically
|complain histrionically
|respond histrionically
Теми
emotions
|communication
|performance
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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
Модель уживання:
[someone] behaves/acts/responds histrionically (in relationships / in public)
Поширена помилка:
This sense can sound like a judgment about personality; in clinical contexts it should be used carefully and precisely.
Синоніми
attention-seekingly (Directly highlights the goal of getting attention.)
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ostentatiously (Emphasizes showiness; not necessarily emotional.)
Антоніми
unassumingly (Without trying to draw attention.)
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modestly (With reduced self-display and emphasis on the self.)
Словосполучення
act histrionically
|behave histrionically
|respond histrionically
|present himself histrionically
|present herself histrionically
|display emotions histrionically
|interact histrionically
|flirt histrionically
Теми
psychology
|behavior
|emotions
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He acted histrionically when people did not notice him.
Граматика
Словникова форма
histrionically
IPA
GB/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
US/hˈɪstɹiənɪkəli/
Склади й наголос
his - tri - on - ic - ally (5 складів)
Stress on 1st syllable (his)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: histrionically
- Plural: histrionicallies
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