Definition of HISTRIONICS

histrionics

Meanings

Noun

  • a performance of a play
  • a deliberate display of emotion for effect
  • Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.

Origin / Etymology

From histrionic + -ics, see histrionic.

Synonyms

drama, melodrama, melodramatics, representation, theatrical, theatrical performance

Scrabble Score: 16

histrionics is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
histrionics is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
histrionics is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

histrionics is a valid Words With Friends word