melodramatically

• Adverbe signifiant 'd'une manière exagérée, théâtrale ou excessivement émotionnelle'. Il est utilisé pour décrire un comportement ou une parole excessivement dramatique, rappelant souvent le style de la mélodrame au théâtre ou au cinéma.

An adverb meaning 'in an exaggerated, theatrical, or overly emotional manner.' It is used to describe behavior or speech that is excessively dramatic, often resembling the style of a melodrama in theater or film.

1. In an exaggerated emotional mannerB2informal

   In a way that is overly dramatic, emotional, or theatrical, often for effect.

   de manière mélodramatique

   • She melodramatically threw herself onto the sofa and sighed.
   • He melodramatically declared that his life was over.
   • The actor melodramatically paused before delivering his final line.

   Synonymesdramaticallysentimentallyshowilytheatrically

   Antonymescalmlycoollyimpassivelystoicallyunemotionally

2. In a sensational or exaggerated styleC1formal

   In a manner that is overly emotional or sensational, typical of melodrama.

   de manière mélodramatique

   • The news report melodramatically described the event as a catastrophe.
   • She melodramatically recounted her minor inconvenience as a tragedy.
   • The director melodramatically staged the scene with excessive music and lighting.

   Synonymeshystericallystagilytheatrically

   Antonymescalmlysubtly