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- [mel-uh-druh-mat-ik]
- /ˌmɛl ə drəˈmæt ɪk/
- /ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mel-uh-druh-mat-ik]
- /ˌmɛl ə drəˈmæt ɪk/
Definitions of melodramatic word
- adjective melodramatic of, like, or befitting melodrama. 1
- adjective melodramatic exaggerated and emotional or sentimental; sensational or sensationalized; overdramatic. 1
- noun melodramatic melodramatics, melodramatic writing or behavior. 1
- noun melodramatic Of or relating to melodrama. 1
- adjective melodramatic overly dramatic 1
- adjective melodramatic Melodramatic behaviour is behaviour in which someone treats a situation as much more serious than it really is. 0
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Origin of melodramatic
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; melodrama + (drama)tic
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Parts of speech for Melodramatic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
melodramatic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
melodramatic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for melodramatic
adj melodramatic
- theatrical — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
- artificial — Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
- cloak-and-dagger — A cloak-and-dagger activity is one which involves mystery and secrecy.
- ham — the second son of Noah, Gen. 10:1.
- histrionic — of or relating to actors or acting.
adjective melodramatic
- exaggerated — That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
- over-the-top — the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit. Synonyms: zenith, acme, peak, pinnacle, vertex. Antonyms: bottom, base, foot, lowest point.
- behaviour — People's or animals' behaviour is the way that they behave. You can refer to a typical and repeated way of behaving as a behaviour.
- behavior — People's or animals' behavior is the way that they behave. You can refer to a typical and repeated way of behaving as a behavior.
Antonyms for melodramatic
adj melodramatic
adjective melodramatic
- low-key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
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