What is another word for melodramatized?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛlədɹˌamɐtˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
The term 'melodramatized' refers to something that has been dramatized in a way that is overly emotional or sentimental. Some common synonyms for this term include exaggerated, sensationalized, overdone, theatrical, and histrionic. Other terms that can be used to describe the same thing include histronic, overacted, hyperbolic, and grandiloquent. Whether you're talking about a play, movie, or even a person's behavior, these words all suggest a tendency towards dramatic overstatement or flamboyant expression of emotions. While some people may enjoy melodramatic stories or performances, others find them tiresome or even irritating.
