Wiktionary:Word of the day/February 24

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histrionic adj

Of or relating to actors or acting. (by extension) Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention. The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, which honours the best films of 2018, takes place on this day in 2019.

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