melodramatically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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“The Day Everything Changed,” as I wrote melodramatically in my journal, was six years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
McCallum played a seemingly secondary character who is absolutely essential to the narrative, as much as or more than his more melodramatically or physically active colleagues — the sidekick star.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2023
In Marie's presence, Saul melodramatically presents himself as a victim, reframing the story of his first encounter with Walter and Jesse Pinkman as the start of a multi-year hostage situation.
From Salon • Aug. 16, 2022
It’s equally difficult to think of many actors who could handle Joy’s cliché-ridden, melodramatically engorged dialogue, which consistently trips up her actors.
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2021
Mr. Lemoncello started imitating himself, acting much more melodramatically than he had in his original performance.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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