{ , a. [ L. histrionicus: cf. F. histrionique. See Histrion. ] 1. Of or relating to the stage or a stageplayer; befitting a theatre; theatrical. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Affectedly dramatic; insincerely emotional; -- sometimes used in a bad sense. -- His`tri*on"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
Tainted with false and histrionic feeling. De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
n. 1. The histrionic art; stageplaying; acting. [ PJC ]
2. Insincere, exaggeratedly emotional or overly dramatical speech or behavior performed to create an impression rather than as an expression of true feeling; feigned emotion. [ PJC ]