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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

tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear

A strong effect or influence on someone or something.

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

something given willingly to someone without payment; a present

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community