Melodrama
/mˈɛləˌdrɑmə/
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Definition
(noun) A kind of drama having a musical accompaniment to intensify the effect of certain scenes.
Sentence Examples
The movie was a classic melodrama full of intense emotion.
I found the play to be a bit too much of a melodrama.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The play was a bit of a ____, with exaggerated emotions and highly dramatic plot twists at every turn.