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histrionics

/ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪks/

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noun

/ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪks/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее преувеличенное, театральное или чрезмерно драматичное поведение или эмоциональные проявления, часто с целью привлечения внимания или манипулирования ситуацией.

A noun referring to exaggerated, theatrical, or overly dramatic behavior or emotional displays, often intended to attract attention or manipulate a situation.

uncountable

  1. Theatrical performanceC1formal

    The art or practice of performing a play; dramatic representation.

    ruТеатральное искусство

    • The histrionics of the Elizabethan stage were renowned for their emotional intensity.
    • He studied histrionics at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
    • The play was a masterpiece of classical histrionics.

    Synonymsactingdramadramaticstheater

  2. Exaggerated emotional displayB2informal

    An over-the-top or theatrical show of emotion, often used to manipulate or gain attention.

    ruИстерика

    • She burst into tears, but everyone knew it was just histrionics.
    • His histrionics during the meeting were completely unnecessary.
    • Stop the histrionics and tell me what really happened.

    Synonymsactdramaticsoveractingperformanceplayactingscenetantrum

    Antonymscalmnesscomposureequanimityrestraintsobrietystoicism

Forms
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  • histrionics' possessive plural form
  • histrionics' possessive singular form
  • histrionics's possessive singular form
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