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melodramatic

The state of being exaggeratedly (theatrically) dramatic.

'Melodramatic' is derived from melodrama, which is in turn derived from the Greek word 'melos' (music) and the word 'drama'.
Random student: *watching commercial in class about poor children in Africa*: Oh, those poor kids! I just want to hug them and kiss them and tell them *sniff* they're going to be okay! Oh, I'm sorry *sniff*... can I get some water?

Me to another classmate: ''Ugh, just another display of attention-seeking from Ms Melodramatic. I swear, she's constantly trying to make herself look more thoughtful or 'nice' than she really is. Either that, or she's just overreacting.''
melodramatic by WhiteWarlock May 11, 2016

Melodramatic

Over-emotional; Over-reacting; Showing large intensity of emotion
Nick was being a lil' melodramatic bitch

Melodramatiqueen 

Alike to what you would call a drama-queen, this girl exhibits all the wrong emotions at all the wrong times. She's often oblivious to the reality of the current situation and will take things all too seriously, which will in turn ruin.your.day.
"Like omg, i so hate my life"

"Shut up, stop being a melodramatiqueen."
Melodramatiqueen by The John Himself December 17, 2008

melodramatic

showing much stronger emotions than are necessary or usual for a situation
He was beginning to feel melodramatic about the whole thing, as if he were playacting one of Fred's grade "B" thrillers
melodramatic by ... Zjdbckdnznsjd September 1, 2019

maludramatic 

–adjective
1. Refers to the obscenely dramatic nature of the Malayalee people of south India, especially their obsessive tendency to spread gossip, misery, and perpetuate distrust among friends, family, and church members.
2. of or pertaining to an extreme form of drama.
3. characteristic of or appropriate to the drama, esp. in involving unnecessary conflict or contrast
You're so maludramatic, it's not funny anymore.
maludramatic by Daniel Cherian October 27, 2008

melodramatic.com 

1)the best online journal
2)a place for karma whores
3)point cilck bith
melodramatic.com by Brandonreamer December 10, 2003
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