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melodramatic (adjective), more melodramatic, most melodramatic
1. A reference to something which is highly emotional or sentimental: The play that Edgar and Helen saw was criticized for its melodramatic ending.
2. Relating to a form of communication which is written, expressed in words, or some action that has an exaggerated appeal that is overly done: Sally wrote a very melodramatic letter to James when he told her that he had fallen in love with another woman.
3. Etymology: from Greek melos, "song" + drama. Formerly a romantic drama with sensational incidents and usually including music and songs.
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2. Relating to a form of communication which is written, expressed in words, or some action that has an exaggerated appeal that is overly done: Sally wrote a very melodramatic letter to James when he told her that he had fallen in love with another woman.
3. Etymology: from Greek melos, "song" + drama. Formerly a romantic drama with sensational incidents and usually including music and songs.