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overdramatic

overdramatic

7 4.9
Showing too much feeling about small things
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊvərdrəˈmætɪk/
translation icon : sobreactuado
  • She always makes the situation seem worse than it is; she's just being overdramatic.
  • a little overdramatic
  • a bit overdramatic
  • so overdramatic

Moral horror for cognitive dissonance seems to me a bit too overdramatic, right?

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Examples

Synonyms

theatrical
vsoverdramatic
98 4.8

Related to the theatre or showing strong feeling in a dramatic way like an actor on stage

is broader adding exaggerated emotion beyond just stage manner
melodramatic
vsoverdramatic
32 5.6

Showing feelings in a way that is too strong

is similar but looks more like acting for dramatic effect
sappy
vsoverdramatic
  • Offensive
23 7.0

Too emotional in a way that feels silly or fake

leans toward theatrical exaggeration rather than gentle sentimentalism
maudlin
vsoverdramatic
8 8.0

Too emotional in a way that seems silly or not sincere

is more about showy performance than mainly sentimental feeling
overemotional
vsoverdramatic
3 5.0

Showing too much feeling for the situation

is more about exaggerated showy behaviour than just strong feeling
overreactive
vsoverdramatic
1 6.3

Show too strong feelings or actions for small problems

is about dramatic behaviour rather than merely quick strong reactions
overdrawn
vsoverdramatic
1 5.7

Speech or writing that is too dramatic and emotional

focuses on acting and visible show instead of just exaggerated words
hyperemotional
vsoverdramatic
1 7.9

Showing very strong feelings that change quickly and seem too much

is more about acting out for effect than inner emotional intensity
overemphatic
vsoverdramatic
1 6.8

Saying something with too much force so it sounds fake

is more about dramatic theatrical manner than forceful emphasis
actressy
vsoverdramatic
  • Informal
8.4

Showing loud, dramatic behaviour that seems fake

is similar but refers more generally to exaggerated feeling
psychodramatic
vsoverdramatic
8.7

Showing very strong, theatrical feelings like people acting in a play

is similar but is less clinical and more everyday exaggeration
slobbery
vsoverdramatic
  • Informal
4.9

Too sentimental and not sincere

is about exaggerated acting and show instead of sincere feeling

Antonyms

735 1.0

Not showing strong feelings and being very still

27 6.5

Simple and quiet in a way that looks elegant

How Dramatic

histrionic
6 8.7
melodramatic
32 5.6
overdramatic
7 4.9
dramatic
358 3.6
expressive
41 3.4

Surface Forms

overdramatic positive
overdramaticer comparative
overdramaticest superlative

Morphology

overdramatic = dramatic (transparent) = over + dramatic

The productive intensifying prefix 'over-' combines with the adjective 'dramatic' to mean 'excessively dramatic', which is directly derivable.

Etymology

Overdramatic is made of over- ('too much') and dramatic, from 'drama' which means a stage play or strong feeling. Think of someone acting on stage with too much feeling, and you have the image that explains why overdramatic describes behavior that is exaggerated or overly emotional.