histrionics
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
See the etymology of histrionic.
Pronunciation [edit]
- (UK) IPA: /hɪstɹiˈɒnɪks/, X-SAMPA: /hIstri"QnIks/
- (US) enPR: hĭs-trē-änʹĭks, IPA: /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/, X-SAMPA: /hIstri"AnIks/
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Noun [edit]
histrionics (plural only)
- Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.
- I’m tired of Mary’s histrionics.
Usage notes [edit]
- Do not confuse histrionics with hysterics.
Synonyms [edit]
- (exaggerated behaviour): drama, melodrama, melodramatics
Hyponyms [edit]
Translations [edit]
exaggerated, overemotional behaviour
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