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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMelodrama
/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A dramatic work that exaggerates emotions and emphasizes sensational events.
"The film was criticized for its melodrama, with characters reacting in overly emotional ways to trivial situations." - 2
A genre characterized by exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
"The play was a classic example of melodrama, featuring a villain, a damsel in distress, and a heroic protagonist."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'melodrama' originates from the French word 'mélodrame', which combines 'mélodie' (melody) and 'drame' (drama). It emerged in the late 18th century, referring to a dramatic work that incorporates music to enhance emotional effect, evolving to describe overly emotional or sensationalized narratives in various media.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Melodrama" is said worldwide
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mélodrame
Transliteration: melodram
"Le film était un mélodrame qui a captivé le public."
Melodram
Transliteration: melodram
"Das Stück war ein klassisches Melodram voller Emotionen."
melodramma
Transliteration: melodramma
"Il film era un melodramma che ha commosso il pubblico."
melodrama
Transliteration: melodrama
"La obra fue un melodrama que tocó los corazones de todos."
melodrama
Transliteration: melodrama
"O filme era um melodrama que emocionou o público."
मेलोड्रामा
Transliteration: melodrama
"फिल्म एक मेलोड्रामा था जिसने दर्शकों को भावुक कर दिया।"
情节剧
Transliteration: qíngjiéjù
"这部电影是一部情节剧，感动了观众。"
멜로드라마
Transliteration: melodeurama
"그 영화는 관객을 감동시킨 멜로드라마였다."
メロドラマ
Transliteration: merodorama
"その映画は観客を感動させたメロドラマだった。"
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