melodramatic

[ UK /mˌɛlədɹɐmˈætɪk/ ]
[ US /ˌmɛɫədɹəˈmætɪk/ ]

ADJECTIVE

characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
a theatrical pose
histrionic gestures
an attitude of melodramatic despair
a theatrical pose
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea

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How To Use melodramatic In A Sentence

I don't really agree with some of Cosby's reasoning or melodramatics, but his crux is excellent.
On the negative side, the author's voice is too chatty and the dialogue is overly melodramatic.
In her films, Wishman employs standard melodramatic plot lines and then inverts the parameters to impose illicit acts and criminal vice into the fray.
As for the role of men in this movie, let me say that, for the most part, they are not depicted as melodramatic villains.
Their melodramatic arrangements, cascading strings and faintly histrionic vocal performances reflected the films' camp excesses.
The narrative material is obviously shaped in order to wring the audience's melodramatic heart.
I'm almost totally over yesterday's melodramatic tantrum.
The acting style is melodramatic. Times, Sunday Times
Most of you must know that Udayakumar, a contemporary of Rajkumar, was famous for his highly melodramatic performances.
He does well connecting with a scene, but often comes across as melodramatic and hokey in this silly musical.