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melodrama

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun melodrama has 1 sense
  1. melodrama - an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
    --1 is a kind of
    comedy

Definitions from the Web

Melodrama

Definition:

A melodrama is a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, stereotypical characters, and sensational plots.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: melodrama

Senses:

  1. Popular Sense:

    A play, movie, or television drama that emphasizes emotions and excitement, often with a predictable and dramatic climax.

    Example Sentence: The popular melodrama had the audience on the edge of their seats until the final moment.

  2. Local Sense:

    In local context, melodrama may refer to an overly emotional or exaggerated situation or event that occurs within a specific community.

    Example Sentence: The scandal that unfolded in our small town was nothing short of a melodrama, with all the town's secrets exposed for everyone to see.

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