histrionic

Meanings

• adjective

  given to exaggerated theatricality and emoting; acting in a manner that is excessively dramatic and attention-seeking

  - "His histrionic behavior during the play was quite distracting."
  - "She was known for her histrionic responses to even the smallest of setbacks."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

actorish , actressy , dramatic , theatrical , melodramatic , overdramatic , sensationalized , stagy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with histrionic
histrionics , misprision , suspension , prestidigitation

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Variants

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histrionic , histrionically

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Etymology

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derived from the Greek word histrionikos, meaning 'pertaining to an actor' or 'theatrical'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'histrionic' comes from the Greek word histrionikos, which means 'pertaining to an actor'.

2. Histrionic personality disorder was first identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) in 1980.

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Related Concepts

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1. dramatics: Related to theatricality and drama

2. emotion: Related to intense feelings and expressions

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Culture

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In literature, histrionic characters are often portrayed as overly emotional and theatrical, such as Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare's Macbeth or Blanche DuBois from Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. In psychology, histrionic personality disorder is a condition characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.

How to Memorize "histrionic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting out a scene from a play with exaggerated gestures and facial expressions.
   - Visualize the word 'histrionic' written in bold letters to help remember its spelling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'histrionic' with the word 'theater' or 'actor' to help remember its meaning.
   - Think of someone who is always seeking attention and being dramatic to remember the definition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Historical Actors Routinely Indulge Overly' to help remember the spelling and meaning of 'histrionic'.

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