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histrionic

his·tri·on·ic

histrionic

 
 
pronunciation:
hI stri a nihk
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or concerning actors or their work.
similar words:
dramatic
definition 2: done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic.
"I'll never speak to you again!" she declared in a histrionic tone.
similar words:
melodramatic
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derivation: histrionically (adv.)