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Definition of Melodramatically
1. Adverb. As in a melodrama. "Here, the hero is melodramatically reunited with the heroine"
2. Adverb. In an overly emotional manner. "She acted melodramatically when she called for help"
Definition of Melodramatically
1. Adverb. In a melodramatic manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Melodramatically
Literary usage of Melodramatically
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Musical World (1855)
"There are two situations, however, which offer great scope to the musician, and
of these Mr. Costa has availed himself melodramatically. ..."
2. The Life and Genius of Shakespeare by Thomas Kenny (1864)
"The whole story of Claudio and Hero is melodramatically conceived, and is throughout
melodramatically rendered. Hero is one of the poet's feeble and shadowy ..."
3. Drawing-room Plays and Parlour Pantomimes by Clement Scott (1870)
"[Chairs arranged melodramatically in front. It must be nearly eighteen years ago
Since first my child, to comfort future years, Burst like a sunbeam on this ..."
4. Dwight's Journal of Music: A Paper of Art and Literature by John Sullivan Dwight (1856)
"Mr. " Costa has illustrated both of these with effect, although, as I have said,
melodramatically. The employment of the tabret—a sort of Indian drum or ..."
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