Meaning of histrionic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhɪstriˈɑnɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    histrionic

    Definitions

    1. characteristic of acting or a stage performance

    Examples

    • « often affected »
    • « histrionic gestures »
    • « an attitude of melodramatic despair »
    • « a theatrical pose »

    Synonyms

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