Histrionics

Pronunciation: /hɪˈstrɑːnɪks/

Definitions of histrionics

noun theatrical performances or acting techniques that are overly dramatic or emotional

Example Sentences

A1 She was known for her histrionics whenever she didn't get her way.

A2 The actor's histrionics on stage captivated the audience.

B1 The politician's histrionics during the debate were seen as insincere by many.

B2 The actress's histrionics in the movie were praised for their emotional depth.

C1 The director criticized the actor for his over-the-top histrionics in the scene.

C2 The playwright's histrionics in his latest work were seen as a bold artistic choice.

Examples of histrionics in a Sentence

formal The actor's histrionics on stage were met with critical acclaim.

informal She always puts on a lot of histrionics whenever she's upset.

slang Stop with the histrionics, nobody's buying it.

figurative His histrionics at the meeting were just a cover for his true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of histrionics

• plural: histrionics
• comparative: more histrionic
• superlative: most histrionic
• present tense: histrionics
• future tense: will histrionics
• perfect tense: have histrionics
• continuous tense: is histrionics
• singular: histrionics
• positive degree: histrionics
• infinitive: to histrionics
• gerund: histrionics
• participle: histrionics

Origin and Evolution of histrionics

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'histrionics' originated from the Latin word 'histrionicus' which means 'pertaining to an actor'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe theatrical performances and actors, the term 'histrionics' evolved to also refer to exaggerated or dramatic behavior in everyday situations.