melodramatic

Meanings

• adjective

  relating to or being a drama, especially one that is extravagantly sentimental and emotionally intense

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Rhymes

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dramatic , pathetic , histrionic

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Variants

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melodramatic , melodramatically

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Etymology

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from Greek melos 'music' + drama 'action'

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Trivia

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1. Melodrama was popularized in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in silent films.

2. The term melodrama is also used to describe music that is dramatic and expressive, particularly in opera and musical theater.

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1. Sentimentalism: A literary and artistic movement characterized by an exaggerated emphasis on emotion and sensibility.

2. Gothic literature: A genre of literature that deals with the supernatural, the macabre, and the terrifying. Melodrama is often used in Gothic literature to heighten the emotional intensity of the story.

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Culture

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Melodrama is a theatrical genre that originated in Europe during the 18th century. It is characterized by its exaggerated emotions and sentimental plots. Melodrama has been used in various forms of media, including film, television, and radio. In literature, melodrama is often used to describe a style of writing that emphasizes emotional intensity and sensationalism.

How to Memorize "melodramatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dramatic scene with exaggerated emotions and sentimental plots to remember the meaning of melodramatic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word melodramatic with the idea of a theatrical production that is emotionally intense and sentimental.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Greek roots of the word: melos meaning music and drama meaning action, to remember that melodrama is a theatrical genre.

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