verb
- to treat or present something in an exaggerated, overly emotional, or theatrical manner
Usage: British spelling (American: melodramatizes); third-person singular present tense
Examples
- She melodramatises every minor inconvenience as if it were a tragedy.
- The news outlet melodramatises the story to attract more viewers.
- He melodramatises his complaints about the weather constantly.
- The actor melodramatises his lines, making the scene feel unnatural.
- Critics say the film melodramatises historical events for entertainment.
- She melodramatises her reactions to get attention from her friends.