melodrama

• Ein sentimentales Drama mit übertriebenen Emotionen, spektakulären Wendungen und Betonung der Handlung statt der Charakterentwicklung; auch ein reales Geschehen oder Verhalten, das wie ein solches Drama wirkt.

A type of dramatic work, such as a play or film, characterized by exaggerated emotions, sensational plot twists, and an emphasis on action rather than complex character development.

1. Extravagant ComedyB2formalart

   A dramatic work, often a comedy, where the plot and action are emphasized more than the development of characters.

   Melodrama

   • The play was a melodrama, full of twists and turns but with shallow characters.
   • Critics dismissed the film as a melodrama, prioritizing spectacle over substance.
   • The director's latest work is a melodrama that relies heavily on action sequences.

   Synonymeextravaganzafarce

2. Exaggerated Emotional DramaB2formalart

   A genre of drama characterized by exaggerated emotions, sensational plots, and stereotypical characters.

   Übertriebenes emotionales Drama

   • The soap opera is a classic melodrama, with characters constantly in crisis.
   • Her life turned into a melodrama after the scandal broke.
   • The movie was a melodrama, but the audience loved the over-the-top performances.

   Synonymehamsoap operatearjerkertheatricality