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Melodrama
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melodrama, overdreven drama
a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience
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The movie descended into melodrama in the final act, with characters delivering over-the-top speeches and indulging in exaggerated emotional outbursts.
De film verviel in melodrama in de laatste akte, met personages die overdreven toespraken hielden en zich overgaven aan overdreven emotionele uitbarstingen.
The reality TV show thrived on melodrama, constantly stirring up conflict and featuring highly emotional confrontations between cast members.
De reality-tv-show bloeide op melodrama, waarbij constant conflicten werden aangewakkerd en zeer emotionele confrontaties tussen castleden werden getoond.
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melodrama, melodramatisch theater
a type of theater characterized by exaggerated emotions and simplistic morality, often featuring stock characters and featuring music to heighten the emotional impact
