melodramatic

adjective
UK: /ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/
US: /ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/

  1. Exaggerated and overemotional; behaving in an overly theatrical manner to draw attention.

    1. She gave a melodramatic sigh and slumped into the chair.
    2. His melodramatic reaction to a minor injury was quite amusing to everyone else present.

  2. Characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional.

    1. The play was a melodramatic tale of love and betrayal.
    2. The movie featured a melodramatic score that amplified the heightened emotions on screen.

Synonyms

theatrical histrionic exaggerated overwrought sensational extravagant
melodramatic adverb

  1. In an exaggerated and emotional way, often to create a strong reaction.

    1. He reacted melodramatically to the news.
    2. She threw her hands up melodramatically and declared that she was leaving.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "melodramatic" in English means: Exaggerated and overemotional; behaving in an overly theatrical manner to draw attention., Characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional..

The phonetic transcription of "melodramatic" is /ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/ in British English and /ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "melodramatic": theatrical, histrionic, exaggerated, overwrought, sensational, extravagant.

Example usage of "melodramatic": "She gave a melodramatic sigh and slumped into the chair.". More examples on the page.