histrionic
/hɪˈstriːənɪk/
his · tri · on · ic
hɪ · ˈstriː · ən · ɪk
English Definition
adj. overly dramatic or emotional
Significado en Español
histriónico, teatral
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kịch tính, phô trương
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
histrio- (actor) + -nic → actor-like → overly dramatic
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word most closely matches the meaning of histrionic?
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A
sincere
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B
understated
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C
melodramatic
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D
indifferent
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C — melodramatic.
“histrionic” means adj. overly dramatic or emotional
Common questions about “histrionic”
What does “histrionic” mean?
histrionic — adj. overly dramatic or emotional. In Chinese: 夸张的, 戏剧化的.
How do you pronounce “histrionic”?
histrionic is pronounced /hɪˈstriːənɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: his · tri · on · ic.
Is “histrionic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. histrionic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “histrionic”?
histrio- (actor) + -nic → actor-like → overly dramatic
