Associations to the word «Melodramatic»

Wiktionary

MELODRAMATIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
MELODRAMATIC, adjective. Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.

Dictionary definition

MELODRAMATIC, adjective. Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; "a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea".
MELODRAMATIC, adjective. Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; "histrionic gestures"; "an attitude of melodramatic despair"; "a theatrical pose".

Wise words

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