"melodramatics" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɛl.ə.dɹəˌmæt.ɪks/ [UK]
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  1. Overemotional, exaggerated behavior calculated for effect. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: dramatics, histrionics, theatrics Related terms: melodramatic
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