histrionic
adjective | /histrionic/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style
histrionic
adjective | /histrionic/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMoverly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style
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Synonyms
melodramatictheatricaloverdramaticstagyaffectedhistrionic
Antonyms
undramaticrestrainedmuteduntheatricalsubdued
Examples
"Her histrionic performance won attention but divided critics."
"He gave a histrionic apology that felt rehearsed rather than sincere."
Mnemonic Trick
HISTRIONIC → HIS + TRIONIC: think "actorly histrionics" — theatrical drama.
Etymology
From Latin histrionicus “pertaining to an actor,” from histrio “actor.”
Used for exaggerated, theatrical behaviour or style.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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