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melodrama

/'mɛlə,drɑmə/

Synonyms of melodrama Antonyms of melodrama Examples of melodrama Usage of melodrama Parts of melodrama Definition that contains melodrama Words sounding like melodrama Explanation of melodrama

noun
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
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comedy

Definition that contains melodrama

melodramatic having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
heroics ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct
dime novel a melodramatic paperback novel
du maurier English writer of melodramatic novels (1907-1989)
dame daphne du maurier English writer of melodramatic novels (1907-1989)
melodramatically as in a melodrama
daphne du maurier English writer of melodramatic novels (1907-1989)
penny dreadful a melodramatic paperback novel