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melodrama
used in The Picture of Dorian Gray - 20 chapter version

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Definition
a film or other drama with exaggerated emotions and interpersonal conflict as good battles evil

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behavior with exaggerated emotions and interpersonal conflict
  • You are like one of the heroes of those silly melodramas mother used to be so fond of acting in.
    Chapter 5 (79% in)

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