Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overdramatic
adjective
/oʊvərdrəˈmætɪk/
Definition
Excessively dramatic or exaggerated in behavior or expression.
Examples
- Her overdramatic reaction to the news made everyone uncomfortable.
- He tends to be overdramatic when things don’t go his way.
- The movie was criticized for its overdramatic scenes that felt unrealistic.
Meaning
Overdramatic refers to actions, reactions, or expressions that are far more intense or exaggerated than what is appropriate for the situation.
Synonyms
- Melodramatic
- Exaggerated
- Theatrical
- Overdone
- Histrionic
