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Definition of Histrionic
1. Adjective. Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected. "A theatrical pose"
Definition of Histrionic
1. a. Of or relating to the stage or a stageplayer; befitting a theatre; theatrical; -- sometimes in a bad sense.
Definition of Histrionic
1. Adjective. Of, or relating to actors or acting ¹
2. Adjective. Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Histrionic
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Histrionic
Literary usage of Histrionic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Personal Recollections of the Drama: Or Theatrical Reminiscen- Ces by Henry Dickinson Stone (1873)
"The Albany histrionic Association was organized June 6,1827, for the purpose of
improvement in reading and speaking, and for the representation of plays, ..."
2. Molière: A Biography by Hobart Chatfield Chatfield-Taylor (1906)
"With rare exceptions, Moliere's comedies are histrionic; hence the use of this
word as a specific term demands some explanation. ..."
3. A Treatise on the practice of medicine by Roberts Bartholow (1898)
"Various causes are assigned for tbe production of mimetic or histrionic spasm.
The constant activity and variety of movement in expressing the various ..."
4. A Practical Dictionary of the English and German Languages by Felix Flügel (1874)
"... (stage- player, performer; IT. in сотр. relating to an actor or to acting;
histrionic; ... histrionic; —(client, n. theatrical powers, power of acting. ..."
5. Scripture Texts Illustrated by General Literature by Francis Jacox (1871)
"Life here below has verily its histrionic aspects ; the fashion of it passeth
away much as ... Still he does now and then recur to the histrionic metaphor. ..."
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