melodramatic

• Beschreibt ein Verhalten oder eine Ausdrucksweise, die übertrieben, übermäßig emotional oder theatralisch wirkt, oft so, dass sie unehrlich oder aufmerksamkeitsheischend erscheint.

Describes behavior or language that is exaggerated, overly emotional, or theatrical, often in a way that seems insincere or attention-seeking.

1. Exaggeratedly emotionalB2informal

   Displaying or characterized by exaggerated, theatrical emotions, often more intense than the situation warrants.

   Übertrieben emotional

   • She gave a melodramatic sigh and collapsed onto the sofa.
   • His melodramatic reaction to the minor scratch was embarrassing.
   • Stop being so melodramatic; it's just a flat tire.

   Synonymehammyhistrionicover-the-topoveremotionalsensationalstageytheatrical

   Antonymecalmmatter-of-factphlegmaticrestrainedstoicsubduedunderstatedunemotional

2. Theatrical or affectedC1formal

   Resembling or characteristic of a stage performance, often in an exaggerated or artificial manner.

   Theatralisch oder affektiert

   • The actor's melodramatic delivery made the scene feel unrealistic.
   • Her melodramatic gestures were more suited to a stage play than a film.
   • The speech was criticized for its melodramatic tone and lack of sincerity.

   Synonymeaffectedartificialhammyhistrionicoverdonestageytheatrical

   Antonymecalmmoderatenaturalrealisticrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstated