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MELODRAMATICALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does melodramatically mean? 

MELODRAMATICALLY (adverb)
  The adverb MELODRAMATICALLY has 2 senses:

1. as in a melodramaplay

2. in an overly emotional mannerplay

  Familiarity information: MELODRAMATICALLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MELODRAMATICALLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

As in a melodrama

Context example:

here, the hero is melodramatically reunited with the heroine

Pertainym:

melodramatic (characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected)


Sense 2

Meaning:

In an overly emotional manner

Context example:

she acted melodramatically when she called for help

Pertainym:

melodramatic (having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama)


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