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melodramatic
/ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/
adjective
melodramatyczny
Also
przesadnyteatralny
Definition
Exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional, often for dramatic effect.
Examples
She reacted to the minor inconvenience in a very melodramatic way.
Na drobną niedogodność zareagowała w bardzo melodramatyczny sposób.
The play was criticized for its melodramatic plot and acting.
Sztuka była krytykowana za melodramatyczną fabułę i grę aktorską.
Collocations
melodramatic gesturemelodramatic speechmelodramatic reaction
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