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Comparative
more histrionic
Superlative
most histrionic
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relating to actors, acting, or the theater
- The director praised her histrionic instincts during rehearsal.
- His histrionic training helped him deliver a powerful monologue.
- The play's success owed much to its histrionic flair and bold staging.
- She studied histrionic techniques at a classical drama academy.
- The actor's histrionic gestures captivated the audience.
Synonyms:
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excessively emotional in behavior, intended to attract attention
- Her histrionic outburst during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- She tends to get histrionic whenever things don't go her way.
- The debate turned tense when one candidate resorted to histrionic appeals to the audience's emotions.
- His histrionic excuses for being late annoyed everyone in the office.
- His histrionic reaction to the criticism seemed more about seeking sympathy than genuine concern.