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melodramatic

/ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk/B2formal
  • ruОписывает поведение или язык, которые являются преувеличенными, чрезмерно эмоциональными или театральными, часто таким образом, что кажутся неискренними или направленными на привлечение внимания.

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.

    ruПреувеличенно эмоциональный

    • 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.

    Synonymshammyhistrionicover-the-topoveremotionalsensationalstageytheatrical

    Antonymscalmmatter-of-factphlegmaticrestrainedstoicsubduedunderstatedunemotional

  2. Theatrical or affectedC1formal

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

    ruТеатральный или неестественный

    • 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.

    Synonymsaffectedartificialhammyhistrionicoverdonestageytheatrical

    Antonymscalmmoderatenaturalrealisticrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstated

Forms
  • more melodramatic comparative form
  • most melodramatic superlative form
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