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melodrama

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/mɨluˈdɾɐmɐ/me·lo·dra·ma

Definition

1

A dramatic work characterized by exaggerated emotions, stereotypical characters, and interpersonal conflicts.

Usage examples

“The play was a Victorian melodrama full of villains and heroes.”
“Her life sometimes feels like a never-ending melodrama.”

Common combinations

Victorian melodramamelodramatic plotstage melodramafilm melodrama