melodramatic
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But the few strong illustrations and even fewer high-quality paintings and sculptures are bracing outliers amid a sea of mostly 19th- and 20th-century melodramatic, sentimental and patriotic illustration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Though there are some low-key melodramatic plot points, the show feels diaristic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Mexico is such a melodramatic country, from telenovelas to Juan Gabriel and our love for all things Morrissey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The seven love songs feature melodramatic storylines, and though the album has a strong dance feel, it defies category and remains a cult classic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
He sounded so earnest, I couldn’t tell him I’d found the picture depressing and melodramatic.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing melodramatic
100 SAT Words Beginning with "M"
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ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
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Tone and Point of View, List 4
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