hist
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nics
1
the art or activity of performing in plays or theatrical productions
- She studied histrionics at a prestigious drama school.
- The festival celebrated the finest traditions of histrionics.
- His interest in histrionics led him to pursue a career in theater.
- Ancient Greek histrionics influenced modern acting techniques.
- The award honors excellence in film and stage histrionics.
2
a display of strong emotions intended to attract attention or influence others
- She ignored his histrionics and calmly continued the discussion.
- The actor was accused of political histrionics during the debate.
- Her histrionics over a minor mistake annoyed her colleagues.
- The manager dismissed the employee's histrionics as unprofessional.
- Without the histrionics, his argument would have sounded more reasonable.