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   histrionic

   /ˌhɪstrɪˈɒnɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style: "a histrionic outburst"
   • ▪ of or concerning actors or acting: "histrionic talents"
   • ▪ denoting a personality disorder marked by shallow volatile emotions and attention-seeking behaviour.

   noun

   • 1. melodramatic behaviour designed to attract attention: "by now, Anna was accustomed to her mother's histrionics"
   • ▪ dramatic performances; the theatre: archaic "he loved the theatre and everything which savoured of histrionics"
   • 2. an actor. archaic

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘dramatically exaggerated, hypocritical’): from late Latin histrionicus, from Latin histrio(n-) ‘actor’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. histrionically adverb

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › histrionicHistrionic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Anything that has to do with actors or acting can be called histrionic, like a Broadway actor's histrionic voice projection that would sound strange in everyday life but is perfect for the stage.

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   The meaning of HISTRIONIC is deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical. How to use histrionic in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Histrionic.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Histrionic_personality_disorderHistrionic personality disorder - Wikipedia

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   Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is defined by the American Psychiatric Association as a personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking behaviors, usually beginning in early adulthood, including inappropriate seduction and an excessive desire for approval.

5. www.verywellmind.com › histrionic-personality-disorder-2795445What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)? - Verywell Mind

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   Aug 29, 2022 · Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a psychological disorder in which a person has a pattern of extreme emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. Its name comes from the word histrionic, which means “dramatic or theatrical."

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHistrionic Personality Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Apr 29, 2022 · Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental health condition marked by unstable emotions, a distorted self-image and an overwhelming desire to be noticed. People with HPD often behave dramatically or inappropriately to get attention.

7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › conditionsHistrionic Personality Disorder | Psychology Today

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   Sep 15, 2021 · Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by constant attention-seeking, emotional overreaction, and seductive behavior.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHISTRIONIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HISTRIONIC definition: 1. very emotional and energetic, but not sincere or without real meaning: 2. very emotional and…. Learn more.

9. psychcentral.com › disorders › histrionic-personality-disorderWhat’s Histrionic Personality Disorder and How Is It Treated?

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   Feb 22, 2021 · The word histrionic means “theatrical” or “dramatic.” Histrionic personality disorder primarily involves a tendency to view situations emotionally and display overdramatic behaviors that aim...

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › histrionicHISTRIONIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    adjective. of or relating to actors or acting. deliberately affected or self-consciously emotional; overly dramatic, in behavior or speech. noun. an actor. histrionic. / ˌhɪstrɪˈɒnɪk / adjective. excessively dramatic, insincere, or artificial. histrionic gestures. rare. dramatic. noun. plural melodramatic displays of temperament. rare.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHISTRIONIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    HISTRIONIC meaning: 1. very emotional and energetic, but not sincere or without real meaning: 2. very emotional and…. Learn more.