'Melodramatic' definitions:

Definition of 'melodramatic'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; "a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea"
adjective
Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; "histrionic gestures"; "an attitude of melodramatic despair"; "a theatrical pose" [syn: histrionic, melodramatic]

Definition of 'Melodramatic'

From: GCIDE
  • Melodramatic \Mel`o*dra*mat"ic\, a. [Cf. F. m['e]lodramatique.] Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action. -- {Mel`o*dra*mat"ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'melodramatic'

From: GCIDE
  • Dramatic \Dra*mat"ic\ (dr[.a]*m[a^]t"[i^]k), Dramatical \Dra*mat"ic*al\ (dr[.a]*m[a^]t"[i^]*kal), a. [Gr. dramatiko`s, fr. dra^ma: cf. F. dramatique.] Of or pertaining to the drama; as, dramatic arts. [WordNet sense 3] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. suitable to or characteristic of or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; as, a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape; a dramatic rescue at sea. Opposite of undramatic. [WordNet sense 1] [Narrower terms: melodramatic; awe-inspiring, spectacular] [WordNet 1.5]
  • The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic effect. --Motley. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. striking in appearance or effect; vivid; having a thrilling effect; as, a dramatic sunset; a dramatic pause. [WordNet sense 2]
  • Syn: spectacular, striking. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 4. (Music) marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; -- of a singer or singing voice; as, a dramatic tenor; a dramatic soprano. Contrasted to lyric. [WordNet sense 4] [WordNet 1.5]

Synonyms of 'melodramatic'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Melodramatic'