(mel-o-dra-ma) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a play or film characterized by extravagant action and emotion; 2 overdramatic emotion or behavior; 3 a romantic drama with sensationalsituations and incidents

Example Sentence

In a melodrama the audience boos whenever the villain appears.

Synonyms

emotional dramatization; extravagant play; overdramatic emotion

Antonyms

unemotional

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Rhymes

  • melodrama