overdramatic

Example Sentences

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"Germany were overdramatic when they went down and were time wasting, so we are disappointed with the performance of the officials."

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

This is slightly overdramatic, but as I watch another person make it through the open doors and into the elevator, I feel like a bit of a hero.

From The Verge • Aug. 31, 2022

It feels overdramatic to say that a lie threads through most of my dating life, but no other phrase so succinctly captures the truth.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Instances with this level of introspection are limited in “Groupers,” but when they do come around Mayer-Klepchick and Duckett arise as the superior players among their overdramatic peers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2019

Cynthia would wail and flail overdramatic fists in the air, all leading up to the big finish, Cynthia planting her face flat on the desk.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds