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Term: Histrionic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Excessively theatrical or dramatic in behavior or speech, often for attention-seeking purposes.

Example sentence 1: She put on a histrionic display of sobbing and wailing when her favorite team lost the game.

Example sentence 2: His histrionic outbursts during meetings made it difficult for anyone to take him seriously.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who tends to display exaggerated dramatic behavior or exaggerated emotions for attention.

Example sentence 1: She's a real histrionic, always exaggerating her problems to gain sympathy.

Example sentence 2: The actor's performance was criticized for being too histrionic and lacking subtlety.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In an excessively theatrical or dramatic manner.

Example sentence 1: The speaker histrionically emphasized every word to make his point sound more convincing.

Example sentence 2: She histrionically threw herself on the floor, pretending to faint.

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