Synonyms for Melodramatic
Definition of melodramatic
- adjective
- 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"
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Writing tips for "melodramatic"
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"Melodramatic" in song lyrics
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"In the Club, BBC One, review: 'melodramatic'"
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