Overdramatic

Pronunciation: /oʊvərdrəˈmætɪk/

Definitions of overdramatic

adjective describing someone or something that exaggerates emotions or reactions in a dramatic way

Example Sentences

A1 She is always so overdramatic about little things.

A2 The movie was entertaining but some of the characters were a bit overdramatic.

B1 Her reaction to the news was a bit overdramatic, don't you think?

B2 The actor's performance was criticized for being overly overdramatic in the play.

C1 The director's style is often described as bold and overdramatic, but it works for the genre.

C2 Some critics argue that the film's use of special effects was unnecessarily overdramatic.

Examples of overdramatic in a Sentence

formal The actor's performance was criticized for being overly overdramatic.

informal She always gets so overdramatic about little things.

slang Stop being so extra and overdramatic all the time.

figurative His reaction to the news was so overdramatic, it was like a scene from a soap opera.

Grammatical Forms of overdramatic

• past tense: overdramatized
• plural: overdramatics
• comparative: more overdramatic
• superlative: most overdramatic
• present tense: overdramatizes
• future tense: will overdramatize
• perfect tense: has overdramatized
• continuous tense: is overdramatizing
• singular: overdramatic
• positive degree: overdramatic
• infinitive: to overdramatize
• gerund: overdramatizing
• participle: overdramatized

Origin and Evolution of overdramatic

First Known Use: 1914 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overdramatic' is derived from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessively or too much, and 'dramatic' which relates to drama or theatricality.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the early 20th century to describe someone who excessively exaggerates their emotions or reactions, the word 'overdramatic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of situations where someone's behavior or actions are seen as overly theatrical or exaggerated.