melodrama
noun/ˈmɛloʊˌdrɑmə/
Frequency rank: #12,424 most common English word
Meaning
A style of drama or behavior characterized by exaggerated emotions and sensational events.
Example sentence
The film was full of melodrama that made every small argument feel like the end of the world.
Synonyms & related words
- sensationalism
- theatrics
- drama
- exaggeration
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