adj. & n.
--adj.
1. of or concerning actors or acting.
2 (of behaviour) theatrical, dramatic.
--n.
1. (in pl.) a insincere and dramatic behaviour designed to impress. b theatricals; theatrical art.
2 archaic an actor.
Derivatives:
histrionically adv.
Etymology: LL histrionicus f. L histrio -onis actor