melodramatic
intermediateB2/ˌmɛloʊdrəˈmætɪk/ · mel-o-dra-mat-ic
exaggerated or sensational in expression or emotionality; overly dramatic.
Meanings
exaggerated or sensational in expression or emotionality; overly dramatic.
بہت زیادہ ظاہر کرنے یا جذبات کی شدت کے ساتھ بیان کرنا؛ بہت ڈرامائی۔
ڈرامائی
dramayi
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Common Collocations
- melodramatic performance
- melodramatic reaction
- melodramatic storytelling
Example Sentences
His melodramatic reaction to the news was hard to take seriously.
اس کا خبر پر ڈرامائی رد عمل سنجیدگی سے لینا مشکل تھا۔
Us ka khabar par dramatik rad-e-amal sanjeedgi se lena mushkil tha.
The film was criticized for its melodramatic scenes.
فلم کو اس کے ڈرامائی مناظر کی وجہ سے تنقید کا نشانہ بنایا گیا۔
Film ko is ke dramayi manazir ki wajah se tanqeed ka nishana banaya gaya.
She tends to be melodramatic in her storytelling.
وہ کہانی سنانے میں بہت ڈرامائی ہوتی ہے۔
Woh kahani sunane mein bohat dramayi hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a soap opera – they are often melodramatic.
Picture a theatrical performance with actors overacting and crying dramatically.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو تھوڑا بےحد کر کے دکھ دیتا ہوں۔دوستوں! ہم بھی ڈرامائی ہیں۔
Khud ko thora behad kar ke dikh deta hon. Doston! Hum bhi dramayi hain.
I present myself a little excessively. Friends! I too am melodramatic.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈرامہ بنانا
drama banana
To make a drama.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "melodrama" — a dramatic play with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions
First known use: 1820
The term 'melodrama' originated in the early 19th century to describe plays characterized by exaggerated action and emotional appeal. The adjective 'melodramatic' derives from this term, implying an excessively emotional or theatrical style.