1. excessively dramatic or artificial in manner or behavior
Usage: often implies insincerity or overacting

Examples

• His theatric gestures made the simple story seem overly dramatic.
• She rolled her eyes at his theatric display of wounded feelings.
• The politician’s theatric speech failed to convince the skeptical audience.
• Her theatric gasp was clearly meant to get attention.
• The actor’s theatric mannerisms worked well on stage but seemed forced in person.
• His theatric pause before delivering the news annoyed everyone.