his´tri|on´i|cal|ly

his´tri|on´i|cal|ly
his|tri|on|ic «HIHS tree ON ihk», adjective, noun.
–adj.
of or having to do with actors or acting; dramatic: »

histrionic talents. Figurative. The spoiled child gave a superb histrionic performance.

–n.
an actor.
[< Latin histriōnicus < histriō, -ōnis, actor]
his´tri|on´i|cal|ly, adverb.

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  • his|tri|on|ic — «HIHS tree ON ihk», adjective, noun. –adj. of or having to do with actors or acting; dramatic: »histrionic talents. Figurative. The spoiled child gave a superb histrionic performance. –n. an actor. ╂[< Latin histriōnicus < histriō, ōnis,… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • an´thro|po|cen´tri|cal|ly — an|thro|po|cen|tric «AN thruh puh SEHN trihk», adjective. 1. regarding man as the central fact, and his existence and welfare as the ultimate aim, of the universe. 2. interpreting all things in the universe in terms of man and his values.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • histrionical — his·tri·on·i·cal …   English syllables

  • histrionically — his·tri·on·i·cal·ly …   English syllables

  • histrionic — his•tri•on•ic [[t]ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪk[/t]] adj. 1) deliberately affected or self consciously emotional; overly dramatic in behavior or speech 2) sbz of or pertaining to actors or acting • Etymology: 1640–50; < LL histrōnicus of actors his… …   From formal English to slang

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