histrionics

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Usage notes 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 See also 1.4 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /hɪstriˈɒnɪks/, SAMPA: /hIstri"QnIks/
• (US) enPR: hĭs-trē-änʹĭks, IPA: /hɪstriˈɑnɪks/, SAMPA: /hIstri"AnIks/

[edit] Noun

histrionics (plurale tantum)

1. Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.

   I’m tired of Mary’s histrionics.

[edit] Synonyms

• drama, melodrama, melodramatics

[edit] Usage notes

• Do not confuse histrionics with hysterics.

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• histrionic

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of chiiinorsst
• trichinosis