ETYM Latin histrionicus: cf. French histrionique. Related to Histrion.
Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; SYN. melodramatic.
Relating to the stage or actors.
Pertaining to or like stage-acting; theatrical.
1. Relatif au théâtre.
2. Grave.
3. Dangereux. Issue dramatique.
Digne d'un cabotin.