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melodramatic
adjective
Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
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ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk
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adjective
Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
“A melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea”
adjective
Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
“Histrionic gestures”
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A melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea
Histrionic gestures
An attitude of melodramatic despair
A theatrical pose
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