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English
Pronunciation
(UK): IPA|/hɪstriˈɒnɪks/, SAMPA|/hIstri"QnIks?/
(US): AHD|hĭs-trē-änʹĭks, IPA|/hɪstriˈɑnɪks/, SAMPA|/hIstri"AnIks?/

Noun
en-noun|plurale tantum

1. Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.

#: I’m tired of Mary’s histrionics.

Synonyms
drama, melodrama, melodramatics

Usage notes
Do not confuse histrionics with hysterics.

Translations
trans-top|exaggerated, overemotional behaviour
German: theatralisches Getue n
trans-mid
trans-bottom

See also
histrionic

fa:histrionics
vi:histrionics

• 2007-09-07 15:20 - DAVilla - /* Translations */

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