Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
Theatrical plays in general
A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play
Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.