histrionic UK /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/US /ˌhɪs.triˈɑ.nɪk/ adjective2 •Of or relating to actors or acting. •Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention.[F]oppish airs / And histrionic mumm'ry, that let down / The pulpit to the level of the stage, / Drops from the lips a disregarded thing. — 1785 formsmore histrionic · most histrionic