melodramatically |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] as in a melodrama | |
| Examples: | "here, the hero is melodramatically reunited with the heroine" |
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| Related terms: | histrionic histrionic | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] in an overly emotional manner | |
| Examples: | "she acted melodramatically when she called for help" |
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| Related terms: | melodramatic melodramatic | |
