melodramatic
Example Sentences
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“It’s a fine line between being melodramatic and being truthful” in birth and death scenes, the Southern California native tells The Envelope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 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
It sounds melodramatic, but I genuinely didn’t think I would make it to the age of 25.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
"Chimpanzees are sort of melodramatic," he said, explaining that following arguments there would ordinarily be "screaming and chasing" and then later, they would grooming and co-operating.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
As melodramatic as it likely sounds, they’re both so beautiful it makes me want to cry.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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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