melodramatic
pronunciation
How to pronounce melodramatic in British English:
UK [ˌmelədrəˈmætɪk]
How to pronounce melodramatic in American English:
US [ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk]
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- Adjective:
- having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
- characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
Word Origin
- melodramatic (adj.)
- 1776; from foreign source of melodrama on model of dramatic. Related: Melodramatically.
Example
- 1. A melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea .
- 2. His melodramatic speech was delivered with passionate and exaggerated gestures .
- 3. Isabelle had exclaimed with a melodramatic passion .
- 4. The less melodramatic but more serious problem has to do with secrecy .
- 5. That may sound melodramatic , but I don 't believe coincidence exists .