melodrama
|mel/o/dra/ma|
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/ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/
exaggerated drama
Etymology
Etymology Information
'melodrama' originates from the Greek word 'melos' meaning 'song' and the French word 'drame' meaning 'drama'.
Historical Evolution
'melodrama' changed from the French word 'mélodrame' and eventually became the modern English word 'melodrama'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a play with music', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a dramatic work with exaggerated emotions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a dramatic work that exaggerates plot and characters to appeal to the emotions, often with a happy ending.
The play was a classic melodrama with a villain, a hero, and a damsel in distress.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42