Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as melodrama, 2.

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Examples

  • The writing on this one is a little bit more controlled than in the terrible "Daughters of Astaroth", on the other hand the melodram is upped to the max.

    Sandra Shulman: The Brides of Devil´s Leap 2007

  • Oui donc je reviens a la critique ct vraiment bien ... on est pas tombé dans melodram 'ni dans le trop leger ... ct vraiment le juste milieu.

    pinku-tk Diary Entry pinku-tk 2005

  • O you naughty Surrey melodram villain of a Lord Mackrell!

    The Amazing Marriage — Volume 3 George Meredith 1868

  • O you naughty Surrey melodram villain of a Lord Mackrell!

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • O you naughty Surrey melodram villain of a Lord Mackrell!

    The Amazing Marriage — Complete George Meredith 1868

  • The striking force and terrifying impact of this RKO melodram is chiefly due to Bobby's brilliant acting, for the whole effect would have been lost were there any suspicion of doubt about the credibility of this pivotial character. [...] "The Window" is Bobby Driscoll's picture, make no mistake about it. [...]

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009

  • As Werther was my recommendation, I feel obliged to be there. chustler - I agree with the melodram in Werther (that is one of the reasons I liked this book) - however part of your non-enjoyment could be due to a very bad translation which I did not have to suffer from as I read the German version.

    London SE1 community website jackie rokotnitz 2009

  • The striking force and terrifying impact of this RKO melodram is chiefly due to Bobby's brilliant acting, for the whole effect would have been lost were there any suspicion of doubt about the credibility of this pivotial character. [...] "The Window" is Bobby Driscoll's picture, make no mistake about it. [...]

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008

  • The striking force and terrifying impact of this RKO melodram is chiefly due to Bobby's brilliant acting, for the whole effect would have been lost were there any suspicion of doubt about the credibility of this pivotial character. [...] "The Window" is Bobby Driscoll's picture, make no mistake about it. [...]

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008

  • The striking force and terrifying impact of this RKO melodram is chiefly due to Bobby's brilliant acting, for the whole effect would have been lost were there any suspicion of doubt about the credibility of this pivotial character. [...] "The Window" is Bobby Driscoll's picture, make no mistake about it. [...]

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008

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