histrionic

Definitions

Overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.

Relating to actors or acting.

Examples

The actor's histrionic performance was criticized for being overly dramatic and lacking emotional depth.

She had a tendency to make histrionic outbursts whenever she didn't get her own way.

Synonyms

theatrical dramatic melodramatic overacting exaggerated affected stagy

Antonyms

restrained understated unemotional composed modest natural subdued