histrionic

• Beschreibt ein übertrieben dramatisches oder theatralisches Verhalten, das oft bewusst zur Wirkung übersteigert wird. Kann auch gespielte oder unechte Emotionalität bezeichnen.

Describes overly dramatic or theatrical behavior, often exaggerated for effect.

1. Overly dramatic or theatricalC1formal

   Behavior that is excessively dramatic, emotional, or theatrical, often for attention.

   Theatralisch

   • Her histrionic reaction to the minor criticism was embarrassing.
   • He gave a histrionic speech that seemed more like a performance.
   • The actor's histrionic style was not suitable for the subtle role.

   Synonymeaffecteddramaticexaggeratedhammymelodramaticshowytheatrical

   Antonymecalmmatter-of-factrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstatedunemotional

2. Related to acting or theaterC1formal

   Relating to acting, the theater, or dramatic performance.

   Theatralisch

   • The school's histrionic society put on a wonderful play.
   • She studied histrionic arts at the university.
   • His histrionic talents were evident in every performance.

   Synonymedramaticdramaturgicstagetheatricalthespian

   Antonymegenuinenaturalsincerespontaneousuntheatrical