histrionics

noun
UK: /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪks/
US: /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪks/

  1. Exaggerated emotional behavior done to attract attention.

    1. Her histrionics annoyed everyone.
    2. The actor's histrionics during the play felt forced and unnatural diminishing the emotional impact.

Synonyms

drama exaggeration theatrics

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "histrionics" is /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪks/ in British English and /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "histrionics": drama, exaggeration, theatrics.

Example usage of "histrionics": "Her histrionics annoyed everyone.". More examples on the page.