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melodramatic
01
exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way
02
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
melodramatic
adj
melodram
n
Example
Jane's account of the event became melodramatic as she described every detail with heightened emotion.
The teenager's diary entries were filled with melodramatic accounts of daily challenges and triumphs.
The politician's speech was criticized for its melodramatic appeal, using emotional rhetoric to sway public opinion.
Sarah's reaction to the minor inconvenience was melodramatic, complete with tears and exclamations.
His apologies seemed melodramatic, as if he were trying to gain sympathy rather than express genuine remorse.
