melodramatic

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A more melodramatic version of the story, it still retained Hailey's structure and much of his dialogue.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Her melodramatic sorrow at her stilted relationship with Alexis is palpable even as she mourns her daughter’s unwillingness to join her on a wine tasting tour in France . . . when Alexis was seven.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

Ms. Schilinski roams in and out of all the impressions and recollections, most of them stained by sadness and regret, without turning maudlin or melodramatic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

After Colonel Meecham had conducted the inspections of the other rooms, Mary Anne walked into Ben’s room holding her stomach with melodramatic hyperbole.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy