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Definitions

melodramatic

[mel-uh-druh-mat-ik] / ˌmɛl ə drəˈmæt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
extravagant in speech, behavior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
theatrical
WEAK
artificial blood-and-thunder cliff-hanging cloak-and-dagger exaggerated ham hammy histrionic histrionical hokey overdramatic overemotional sensational spectacular stagy
Antonyms
WEAK
calm normal untheatrical

Example Sentences

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A more melodramatic version of the story, it still retained Hailey's structure and much of his dialogue.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Opening track I Will Overcome finds her doom-scrolling through her phone on the rainy streets of Paris, set to an orchestral score that recalls Sondheim at his most melodramatic.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Her melodramatic sorrow at her stilted relationship with Alexis is palpable even as she mourns her daughter’s unwillingness to join her on a wine tasting tour in France . . . when Alexis was seven.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

The statement, posted on Facebook, drew a range of sentiment, from support for the department to jokes about what they considered the deputy’s melodramatic response.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Let his eyes get all huge and melodramatic.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely