histrionics
See also: histriònics
English edit
Etymology edit
See histrionic.
Pronunciation edit
- (UK) IPA(key): /hɪstɹiˈɒnɪks/
- (US) enPR: hĭs-trē-änʹĭks, IPA(key): /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/
- (Northern California)
(file) Audio (AU) (file) - Rhymes: -ɒnɪks
Noun edit
histrionics pl (plural only)
- Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.
- I’m tired of Mary’s histrionics.
Usage notes edit
- Do not confuse histrionics with hysterics.
Synonyms edit
- (exaggerated behaviour): drama, melodrama, melodramatics
Hyponyms edit
Translations edit
exaggerated, overemotional behaviour
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