Definitions for histrionicsˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪks
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
his•tri•on•ics*ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪks(n.)
artificial behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion.
dramatic representation; theatricals.
Category: Showbiz
* (used with a sing. or pl. v.).
Origin of histrionics:
1860–65
Princeton's WordNet
theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionics(noun)
a performance of a play
histrionics(noun)
a deliberate display of emotion for effect
Wiktionary
histrionics(Noun)
Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.
Iu2019m tired of Maryu2019s histrionics.
Origin: See the etymology of histrionic.
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