histriōnia — meaning in English

English meaning

• acting adj Temporarily performing the duties of another role or position.
• dramatics noun The art and practice of acting and staging plays.

Senses

histriōnia is used for these senses in English:

• acting (uncountable, drama) The occupation of an actor.
• dramatics The art of acting and stagecraft.

acting — full definition

1. adj Temporarily performing the duties of another role or position.
2. noun The profession or craft of performing roles in plays, film, or television.

dramatics — full definition

1. noun The art and practice of acting and staging plays.
2. noun Exaggerated, theatrical behaviour meant to attract attention.