Definitions for Histrionic
ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪkhistri·on·ic

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1. histrionic, melodramaticadjective

   characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected

   "histrionic gestures"; "an attitude of melodramatic despair"; "a theatrical pose"

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1. histrionicadjective

   Of, or relating to actors or acting

2. histrionicadjective

   Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention.

   Tainted with false and histrionic feeling. uE000147226uE001 De Quincey.

3. Etymology: From histrionicus, from histrio.

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1. histrionic

   Histrionic refers to overly dramatic, emotional, or theatrical behavior or actions, often with the intention to attract attention or manipulate others. It can also relate to a personality disorder characterized by excessive attention-seeking behaviors.

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1. Histrionicadjective

   alt. of Histrionical

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1. Histrionic

   -al, his-tri-on′ik, -al, adj. relating to the stage or stage-players: befitting a theatre: feigned.—ns. His′trio, His′trion, a stage-player.—adv. Histrion′ically.—ns. Histrion′icism, His′trionism, the acts or practice of stage-playing or of pantomime.—n.pl. Histrion′ics, play-acting.—v.i. His′trionise, to act, play a part. [L. histrionicus—histrio, an actor, primary form hister, a player.]

How to pronounce Histrionic?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Histrionic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Histrionic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Histrionic in a Sentence

1. Ramana Pemmaraju:

   Of all the species that god created, man remains the most fragile and certainly uncertain, thanks to his histrionic nature!

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Histrionic
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Histrionic
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Histrionic