All melodramatic synonyms
mel·o·dra·mat·ic
M m adj melodramatic
- theatrical — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
- artificial — Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
- cloak-and-dagger — A cloak-and-dagger activity is one which involves mystery and secrecy.
- ham — the second son of Noah, Gen. 10:1.
- histrionic — of or relating to actors or acting.
- hokey — overly sentimental; mawkish: Two glasses of wine and he gets unbearably hokey; it's hard to believe he's a highly paid executive! Synonyms: corny, maudlin, melodramatic, cloying, goopy, mushy.
- sensational — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
- spectacular — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- blood-and-thunder — sensationalism, violence, or exaggerated melodrama: a movie full of blood and thunder.
- cliff-hanging — of, relating to, or characteristic of a cliff-hanger: a cliff-hanging vote of 20–19.
- hammy — characteristic of a person who overacts.
- overdramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- overemotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
- stagy — of, relating to, or suggestive of the stage.
adjective melodramatic
- exaggerated — That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
- over-the-top — the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit. Synonyms: zenith, acme, peak, pinnacle, vertex. Antonyms: bottom, base, foot, lowest point.
- behaviour — People's or animals' behaviour is the way that they behave. You can refer to a typical and repeated way of behaving as a behaviour.
- behavior — People's or animals' behavior is the way that they behave. You can refer to a typical and repeated way of behaving as a behavior.