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melodrama

noun

/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

Meaning

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.

exaggeration, drama, sensationalism, theatrics

realism, subtlety

full of melodrama, melodrama in films, avoid melodrama

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

The use of machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people.

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.