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melodrama

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/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/ · mel-o-dra-ma

A dramatic work that exaggerates emotions and emphasizes sensational events.

Meanings

nounliterary

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

Synonyms

dramatheatricalityoveremphasisڈرامہتھیٹرکیمبالغہ

Antonyms

realismsincerityauthenticityحقیقت پسندیخلوصاصل

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.

Easily Confused With

melodic:Melodic refers to melody and musical notes, while melodrama focuses on exaggerated emotional themes.

Word Family

melodramatic
adjectiveبہتیرا پن

See Also

💡 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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🗣️ 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.