adj

melodramatic

mehl-uh-druh-MAT-ihk

Melodramatic (adj) means Exaggeratedly emotional or theatrical, especially about something that doesn't warrant it. Example: “Stop being so melodramatic — it's just a scratch.”

adj

Exaggeratedly emotional or theatrical, especially about something that doesn't warrant it.

"Stop being so melodramatic — it's just a scratch."

"The speech was melodramatic, full of grand gestures and sighs."

How to Use Melodramatic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOver-the-top emotional, in a theatrical or exaggerated way.

Common pairings

melodramatic reaction a melodramatic tone don't be so melodramatic

Word Forms

more melodramatic comparative, most melodramatic superlative

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Etymology

Built from melodrama plus the suffix -tic, on the pattern of "dramatic."

Rhymes for melodramatic

static somatic aquatic fanatic hepatic erratic lunatic aromatic ecstatic operatic dramatic climatic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “melodramatic” mean?

The word “melodramatic” means exaggeratedly emotional or theatrical, especially about something that doesn't warrant it. In plain terms, over-the-top emotional, in a theatrical or exaggerated way.

How do you pronounce “melodramatic”?

“Melodramatic” is pronounced mehl-uh-druh-MAT-ihk (/ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “melodramatic” in a sentence?

Here is “melodramatic” used in a sentence: “Stop being so melodramatic — it's just a scratch.”

What part of speech is “melodramatic”?

“Melodramatic” is an adjective.