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Comparative
more melodramatic
Superlative
most melodramatic
1
exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way
- Sarah's reaction to the minor inconvenience was melodramatic, complete with tears and exclamations.
- Jane's account of the event became melodramatic as she described every detail with heightened emotion.
- His apologies seemed melodramatic, as if he were trying to gain sympathy rather than express genuine remorse.
- The politician's speech was criticized for its melodramatic appeal, using emotional rhetoric to sway public opinion.
- The teenager's diary entries were filled with melodramatic accounts of daily challenges and triumphs.
2
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
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