word
Melodrama
MEL-oh-drah-muh
/ˈmɛloʊdrɑːmə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
melodrama
Dictionary meaning
A sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
History and origin
French/Greek
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