melodrama
intermediateB2/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/ · mel-o-dra-ma
A dramatic work that exaggerates emotions and emphasizes sensational events.
Meanings
A dramatic work that exaggerates emotions and emphasizes sensational events.
ایک ڈرامائی کام جو جذبات کو بڑھا چڑھا کر پیش کرتا ہے اور شاندار واقعات پر زور دیتا ہے۔
بہتیرا
bahtira
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Common Collocations
- melodramatic performance
- melodramatic narrative
- melodramatic themes
Example Sentences
The play was criticized for its melodrama and lack of subtlety.
اس کھیل پر اس کے بہتیرا پن اور بے باکی کی کمی پر تنقید کی گئی۔
Is khail par is ke bahtira pan aur be baaki ki kami par tanqeed ki gayi.
Her speech was filled with melodrama that appealed to the audience's emotions.
اس کی تقریر بہتیرا پن سے بھری ہوئی تھی جو ناظرین کے جذبات کو متاثر کرتی تھی۔
Is ki taqrir bahtira pan se bhari hui thi jo nazarien ke jazbat ko mutasir karti thi.
The film's melodramatic elements were both praised and mocked by critics.
فلم کے بہتیرا عناصر کی نقادوں نے تعریف بھی کی اور مذاق بھی اڑایا۔
Film ke bahtira ansar ki naqadun ne tareef bhi ki aur mazaq bhi udaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'melodrama' as a 'melody' with 'drama' for a memorable performance.
Imagine a theatrical stage with actors displaying exaggerated emotions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زبان پر بہتیرا کا رنگ لے آتا ہے، ہر معنی میں آوازہ سا گونجتا ہے۔
Zaban par bahtira ka rang le aata hai, har maani mein awaazah sa ghoonjta hai.
The color of melodrama comes to the tongue, resonating in every meaning.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو اس کی دھن میں آتا ہے وہ بہتیرا ہوتا ہے۔
Jo is ki dhun mein aata hai woh bahtira hota hai.
Those who fall under its tune become melodramatic.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "melodramatikos" — musical drama
First known use: early 19th century
The term 'melodrama' originated in the 18th century, referring to a dramatic work accompanied by music.