Meaning & use
histrionic
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Excessively theatrical or dramatic, especially in a way meant to attract attention.
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His histrionic reaction to losing the game embarrassed his teammates.
The critic dismissed her performance as histrionic rather than genuinely moving.
A note on using this word
Usually used critically to suggest exaggerated or insincere emotional display.
Words with a similar meaning
theatricalmelodramatic
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understatedrestrained
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