histrionic

• Décrit un comportement excessivement dramatique ou théâtral, souvent exagéré pour attirer l'attention ou produire un effet.

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.

   Histrionique (comportement théâtral)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffecteddramaticexaggeratedhammymelodramaticshowytheatrical

   Antonymescalmmatter-of-factrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstatedunemotional

2. Related to acting or theaterC1formal

   Relating to acting, the theater, or dramatic performance.

   relatif au théâtre ou à la représentation dramatique

   • 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.

   Synonymesdramaticdramaturgicstagetheatricalthespian

   Antonymesgenuinenaturalsincerespontaneousuntheatrical