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Melodramatic Definition & Meaning

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

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  • "In the Club, BBC One, review: 'melodramatic'"
    Telegraph — Telegraph

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Frequently asked questions

What does melodramatic mean?
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; "a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea" characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; "histrionic gestures"; "an attitude of melodramatic despair"; "a theatrical pose"
What part of speech is melodramatic?
Melodramatic is an adjective.
How many definitions does melodramatic have?
Melodramatic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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