Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overdramatise
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈdræməˌtaɪz/
Definition
To exaggerate the seriousness or importance of something, often making it seem more dramatic than it really is.
Examples
- She tends to overdramatise her stories to get more attention.
- In the movie, the characters often overdramatise their emotions, making it hard to take them seriously.
- When he described the event, he seemed to overdramatise every little detail.
Meaning
The act of portraying a situation in an overly dramatic manner, often to evoke a strong emotional reaction from others.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- overstate
- magnify
