melodramatic

• Décrit un comportement ou un langage exagéré, excessivement émotionnel ou théâtral, souvent d'une manière qui semble peu sincère ou destinée à attirer l'attention.

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.

   Mélodramatique (exagérément émotif)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshammyhistrionicover-the-topoveremotionalsensationalstageytheatrical

   Antonymescalmmatter-of-factphlegmaticrestrainedstoicsubduedunderstatedunemotional

2. Theatrical or affectedC1formal

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

   Théâtral ou affecté

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectedartificialhammyhistrionicoverdonestageytheatrical

   Antonymescalmmoderatenaturalrealisticrestrainedsubduedunaffectedunderstated