Melodrama: meaning, definitions and examples

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melodrama

 

[ หˆmษ›l.ษ™หŒdrษ‘ห.mษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

film

A melodrama is a type of drama that is characterized by extravagant characters, plot twists, and heightened emotions. It often involves conflicts between good and evil, and typically has a happy ending.

Synonyms

drama, soap opera, tearjerker

Examples of usage

  • The movie was a classic melodrama, with the heroine in distress and the villain plotting against her.
  • The melodrama featured over-the-top acting and dramatic music to enhance the emotional impact.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, a melodrama refers to a work that is sensational and often appeals to the emotions of the audience rather than focusing on complex character development or deep themes.

Synonyms

emotional story, sensational tale, sentimental drama

Examples of usage

  • The novel was criticized for being a melodrama, with its predictable plot and one-dimensional characters.
  • The playwright was known for his ability to write compelling melodramas that captivated audiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "melodrama" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น melodrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคฒเฅ‹เคกเฅเคฐเคพเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Melodram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melodrama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะปะพะดั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ melodramat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒญใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlodrame

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ melodrama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท melodram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉœ๋กœ๋“œ๋ผ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠู„ูˆุฏุฑุงู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melodrama

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ melodrรกma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…่Š‚ๅ‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ melodrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ melรณdrama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะปะพะดั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melodrama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ melodrama

Etymology

The term 'melodrama' originated in the late 18th century and was initially used to describe a genre of musical drama with spoken dialogue. Over time, it evolved to refer to a style of drama characterized by exaggerated emotions and plot devices. Melodramas became popular in the 19th century, both on stage and in literature, as they appealed to a wide audience with their heightened emotions and clear-cut moral conflicts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,468, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.