histrionics

• Nom désignant un comportement exagéré, théâtral ou excessivement dramatique, souvent destiné à attirer l'attention ou à manipuler une situation. Peut aussi désigner des démonstrations émotionnelles outrancières.

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

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1. Theatrical performanceC1formal

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

   Art dramatique

   • 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.

   Synonymesactingdramadramaticstheater

2. Exaggerated emotional displayB2informal

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

   Histrionisme

   • 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.

   Synonymesactdramaticsoveractingperformanceplayactingscenetantrum

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimityrestraintsobrietystoicism