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Definitions for histrionics
ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪkshistri·on·ics

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionicsnoun

    a performance of a play

  2. histrionicsnoun

    a deliberate display of emotion for effect

GCIDE

  1. histrionicsnoun

    The histrionic art; stageplaying; acting.

  2. histrionicsnoun

    Insincere, exaggeratedly emotional or overly dramatical speech or behavior performed to create an impression rather than as an expression of true feeling; feigned emotion.

Wiktionary

  1. histrionicsnoun

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

    I'm tired of Mary's histrionics.

  2. Etymology: See the etymology of histrionic.

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  1. histrionics

    Histrionics refers to exaggerated, dramatic, and emotional behavior or actions designed to attract attention and manipulate others' perceptions or reactions. It often carries a negative connotation, implying that the behavior is insincere or manipulative.

Wikidata

  1. Histrionics

    Histrionics is the debut full-length studio album by the American pop rock band The Higher, released on May 3, 2005. The album cover is a tribute for Pearl Jam's Vitalogy.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of histrionics in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of histrionics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of histrionics in a Sentence

  1. Bill Burck:

    We were surprised to learn about Senator Booker's histrionics this morning because we had already told Senator Booker Senator Booker could use the documents publicly. In fact, we have said yes to every request made by the Senate Democrats to make documents public.

  2. John Cornyn:

    I understand there's going to be a little bit of drama and histrionics and that's just part of the process, but in the end I believe he'll be confirmed and that's the most important part.

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