melodramatic

Example Sentences

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There’s nothing sort of overly melodramatic or cathartic about it.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a lofty goal, but it might not be very relevant, just like the absurd details of Kennedy’s melodramatic history.

From Salon

Mr. Desplechin takes a quick-cutting, kaleidoscopic approach to this domestic epic, and evokes in richly melodramatic style the feeling of passing the holidays with extended family.

From The Wall Street Journal

Visually, it is melodramatic, almost campy, resembling a TV promotion.

From Salon

So, is the singer this melodramatic in her real life relationships?

From BBC