How do you pronounce histrionic?

histrionic is pronounced as /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/.

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histrionic

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adjective

/ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

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Meaning

Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.

Example Sentences

Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.

Example Expressions

histrionic behavior

Synonyms

dramatic, theatrical, exaggerated, overacting, showy

Antonyms

natural, restrained, calm

Collocations

histrionic behavior, histrionic response, histrionic style, histrionic personality

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