histrionic

• Descreve comportamento excessivamente dramático ou teatral, frequentemente exagerado para causar efeito. Em psicologia, refere-se a um padrão de emocionalidade excessiva e busca de atenção.

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.

   Teatral

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffecteddramaticexaggeratedhammymelodramaticshowytheatrical

   Antônimoscalmmatter-of-factrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstatedunemotional

2. Related to acting or theaterC1formal

   Relating to acting, the theater, or dramatic performance.

   Teatral

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdramaticdramaturgicstagetheatricalthespian

   Antônimosgenuinenaturalsincerespontaneousuntheatrical