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melodrama — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • melodrama noun A play or story full of exaggerated emotion, dramatic plot twists, and sharply drawn heroes and villains.

Senses

melodrama is used for these senses in English:

  • melodrama (countable) A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic.

melodrama — full definition

  1. noun A play or story full of exaggerated emotion, dramatic plot twists, and sharply drawn heroes and villains.
  2. noun Behaviour or a situation that is far more emotional or dramatic than the circumstances really call for.