Vocabulary Entry

histrionic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.

Example Sentences

"Her histrionic behavior drew everyone's attention at the party."

"The actor's histrionic performance captivated the audience."

"He tends to be a bit histrionic when sharing his latest misadventures."

noun

Example Sentences

"The play was criticized for its reliance on histrionics rather than genuine emotion."

"She avoided the histrionics in her presentation, focusing instead on the facts."

"His speech was filled with histrionics, overshadowing the message he intended to convey."