Definition

A person who is overly emotional or dramatic, often in a theatrical context, or someone who writes or performs in melodramas.

Example

The melodramatist captivated the audience with their intense performance.

Conversation

Did you see that new play downtown?

Yeah, I heard it features a famous melodramatist in the lead role.

I can't wait to see how they handle the dramatic scenes!

Me too! I love the way a good melodramatist can really bring emotions to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Melodramatist → It is formed from "melodrama" (from French *mélodrame*, meaning a dramatic work combining music and spoken dialogue) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A melodramatist is a person who engages in or creates melodramatic works.

Memory Tip

Think of a melodramatist as someone who creates drama with music and dialogue, where 'melodrama' combines music ('melos') and action ('drama'), and '-ist' indicates a person involved in that art.

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