melodramatic
adjective/ˌmɛloʊdrəˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,806 most common English word
Meaning
Exaggeratedly emotional or dramatic, beyond what the situation warrants.
Example sentence
His reaction to losing his keys was completely melodramatic, with tears and shouting as if the world were ending.
Synonyms & related words
- theatrical
- overdramatic
- exaggerated
- overblown
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