noun theatrical performances or acting techniques that are overly dramatic or emotional
In literature, histrionics may refer to characters or scenes that are overly dramatic or exaggerated in their emotions and actions.
In film studies, histrionics can be used to describe a performance that is overly theatrical or melodramatic.
In psychology, histrionics may refer to a personality disorder characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.
In theater, histrionics refers to exaggerated or overly dramatic behavior by actors on stage.
In the world of literature, histrionics may refer to overly dramatic or theatrical writing styles used to evoke strong emotions in the reader.
Psychologists may use the term histrionics to describe exaggerated or attention-seeking behavior in patients, particularly those with histrionic personality disorder.
Actors may use histrionics to describe exaggerated or melodramatic performances that lack subtlety or nuance.
Teachers may use histrionics to describe overly dramatic or exaggerated behavior from students in the classroom.