melodramatic

Definition

  • adjective: emotional in a way that is very extreme or exaggerated
  • adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of 'melodrama'

Examples

  • She threw herself onto the bed 'melodramatically' and sobbed.

  • a 'melodramatic' movie/story/script

  • Oh, quit being so 'melodramatic'!

Movie quotes

  • (..) what this is going to cost? No. No, absolutely not. Out of the question. Thanks a lot. That's my career down the toilet. - Do not be so melodramatic. - Honey, what? What's down the toilet? She's used up all the film we gave her for her birthday. - All of it? - All of it. Every single one. (..)
    2009 The Lovely Bones