Synonyms: melodramatic
Definition: having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
Usage: a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea
Similar words: dramatic
Definition: suitable to or characteristic of drama
Usage: a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape; a dramatic rescue at sea
Synonyms: histrionic, melodramatic
Definition: characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
Usage: histrionic gestures; an attitude of melodramatic despair; a theatrical pose
Similar words: theatrical
Definition: suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
Usage: a theatrical pose; one of the most theatrical figures in public life