Melodrama
/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/
Synonyms
- drama
- exaggeration
- sentimentality
- showmanship
- theatricality
Slang Meanings
Overly dramatic reactions or behaviors.
Stop being so melodramatic; it's just a game.
An instance of exaggerating life situations.
That breakup was straight out of a melodrama; no need to make it a big deal.