Melodramatic

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/

Definitions of melodramatic

adjective exaggerated or overemotional in behavior, speech, or expression

Example Sentences

A1 She was being melodramatic when she cried over losing her favorite pencil.

A2 The soap opera was full of melodramatic scenes with characters constantly crying and shouting.

B1 The movie was criticized for its melodramatic plot and exaggerated emotions.

B2 The actor's melodramatic performance in the play received mixed reviews from critics.

C1 Her melodramatic reaction to the news of her promotion was met with disbelief by her colleagues.

C2 The novel's melodramatic tone and over-the-top plot twists made it a bestseller among fans of the genre.

Examples of melodramatic in a Sentence

formal Her melodramatic reaction to the situation was quite excessive.

informal She always gets so melodramatic whenever things don't go her way.

slang Why are you being so melodramatic about it?

figurative His melodramatic gestures were like something out of a soap opera.

Grammatical Forms of melodramatic

• past tense: became
• plural: melodramatics
• comparative: more melodramatic
• superlative: most melodramatic
• present tense: is melodramatic
• future tense: will be melodramatic
• perfect tense: has been melodramatic
• continuous tense: is being melodramatic
• singular: melodramatic
• positive degree: melodramatic
• infinitive: to be melodramatic
• gerund: being melodramatic
• participle: melodramatic

Origin and Evolution of melodramatic

First Known Use: 1803 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'melodramatic' originated from the combination of 'melodrama' and the suffix '-atic'. Melodrama itself comes from the French word 'mélodrame', which was coined in the 18th century to describe a dramatic work with music. The suffix '-atic' is used to form adjectives indicating a relationship to a particular quality or characteristic.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe dramatic works with music, the term 'melodramatic' evolved to refer to exaggerated or overly emotional behavior or situations, often used in a negative connotation to criticize theatrical performances or individuals who display excessive emotions.