word
Melodramatic
Meh-luh-druh-MA-tihk
/ˌmɛlʌdrʌˈmætɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
melodramatic
Dictionary meaning
Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama.
Examples
- A melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea.
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