melodramatic
|mel-o-dra-mat-ic|
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/ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/
exaggerated emotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'melodramatic' originates from the French word 'mélodramatique', which is derived from 'mélodrame', where 'mélos' meant 'music' and 'drame' meant 'drama'.
Historical Evolution
'mélodramatique' transformed into the English word 'melodramatic' during the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a dramatic work with music, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of exaggerated or sensationalized behavior.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
exaggerated, sensationalized, or overly emotional in behavior or style.
Her melodramatic reaction to the news surprised everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41