histrionic

• 形容行为过分戏剧化或做作，常为效果而夸张；也指与演戏有关的，或表现出夸张情绪、爱出风头的。

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.

   做作的

   • 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.

   同义词affecteddramaticexaggeratedhammymelodramaticshowytheatrical

   反义词calmmatter-of-factrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstatedunemotional

2. Related to acting or theaterC1formal

   Relating to acting, the theater, or dramatic performance.

   戏剧的

   • 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.

   同义词dramaticdramaturgicstagetheatricalthespian

   反义词genuinenaturalsincerespontaneousuntheatrical