histrionic
UK: ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk | US: ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk
adj. excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
adj. (Psychology) relating to exaggerated emotional behavior for attention
Derived from Latin histrionicus, meaning "pertaining to actors," which stems from histrio (actor). The term evolved in English to describe exaggerated theatrical behavior, later extending metaphorically to overly dramatic emotional displays. The root histrio may have Etruscan origins, reflecting early Roman theater's cultural influences.
Her histrionic outbursts made the meeting unbearable.
The politician's histrionic speech failed to convince the audience.
He dismissed her complaints as mere histrionic exaggeration.
The film's histrionic dialogue undermined its serious themes.
Critics accused the actor of relying on histrionic gestures rather than subtlety.