Histrionic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Histrionic ( adjective )

Excessively dramatic or emotional in behavior or style; attention-seeking, theatrical.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "histrio" meaning actor or stage player.

Examples:

1. The actress was criticized for her histrionic performance.
2. He gave a histrionic account of his day at work.
3. She was known for her histrionic behavior.
4. He was histrionic in his delivery of the eulogy.
5. His histrionic gestures were distracting during the presentation.

(As a noun)

Histrionic ( noun )

Excessively dramatic or emotional in behavior or style; attention-seeking, theatrical.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "histrio" meaning actor or stage player.

Examples:

1. The actress was criticized for her histrionic performance.
2. He gave a histrionic account of his day at work.
3. She was known for her histrionic behavior.
4. He was histrionic in his delivery of the eulogy.
5. His histrionic gestures were distracting during the presentation.