melodramatic
/ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/
adjective
- Overly emotional, exaggerated, or theatrical in a way that seems unnatural or intended to get attention.
- She gave a melodramatic sigh and threw herself onto the couch when she heard the news.
- His melodramatic speech about losing his keys made everyone roll their eyes.
- The movie was too melodramatic for my taste, with characters crying every five minutes.
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