Synonyms for histrionic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : his-tree-on-ik

Phonetic Transcription : ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪk

Définition of histrionic

Origin : "theatrical" (figuratively, "hypocritical"), 1640s, from Latin histrionicus "pertaining to an actor," from histrio (genitive histrionis) "actor," said to be of Etruscan origin. The literal sense in English is from 1759.

adj overly dramatic

Example sentences :

To the Roman, the scenic and histrionic were the vital features of a production.
Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke

Again no suggestion of the histrionic in the passionate voice.
Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge

The country host had always been a patron of the histrionic art.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

She has inherited the histrionic gift from her mother—from me.
Extract from : « Quin » by Alice Hegan Rice

His histrionic abilities were displayed at the Eglinton tournament.
Extract from : « Napoleon the Little » by Victor Hugo

Aubertin admired his histrionic powers in calling up this look.
Extract from : « White Lies » by Charles Reade

Amongst their histrionic performances was the representation of a siege.
Extract from : « Anecdotes of Dogs » by Edward Jesse

She had never forgotten her one histrionic achievement in Chicago.
Extract from : « Sister Carrie » by Theodore Dreiser

From the histrionic Steptoe lapsed at once into the critical.
Extract from : « The Dust Flower » by Basil King

It does not do to attribute this quality to women's histrionic ability.
Extract from : « Find the Woman » by Arthur Somers Roche

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