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melodramatic

/,m/E/l/@/dr/@/'m/&/t/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama

    adj.all

    Examples
    A melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected

    adj.all

    Examples
    An attitude of melodramatic despair.
    Synonyms histrionic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

melodiouslymelodiousnessmelodisemelodistmelodizemelodramamelodramaticallymelodramatistmelodramemelodymelody pipemelogale

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