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histrionic

[his-tree-on-ik] / ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪk /


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It isn’t histrionic; it is honest, and it is awful — but those are the accurate emotions.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Her political tools are hunger strikes, histrionic speeches and dramatic protest marches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Based on Muriel Spark’s indelible novel, the film was a perfect vehicle for Smith’s histrionic charm and seductive wizardry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

McCandless's postcards, notes, and journals ... read like the work of an above average, somewhat histrionic high school kid—or am I missing something?

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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