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histrionic

[his-tree-on-ik] / ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪk /


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But even by the standards of histrionic soccer outrage, their reaction was extreme.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

It was malleable and oblong, perfectly complemented by a waft of boy-next-door blond locks and a brow that could convey emotion just as well as any histrionic soap dialogue.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

Worrying about rate cuts seems histrionic, and arguably irrelevant, since corporate earnings are strong.

From Barron's Nov. 19, 2025

“I think because I’m always dealing with ambiguous emotions, I’ve always been afraid of music tipping the balance in one direction or being too histrionic or too sentimental.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2024

Not that I, even in my more histrionic moments, imagine that I am a member of that oppressed working class.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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