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melodramatize, v.|mɛləʊˈdræmətaɪz| [f. melodrama, after dramatize. Cf. F. mélodramatiser (Daudet 1876).] trans. To make melodramatic; also, to convert the story of (a novel) into a melodrama. Hence meloˈdramatized ppl. a.
1820Examiner No. 613. 25/2 Booth's appearance in a melo-dramatised Richard the Third. Ibid., Elliston..melo-dramatised both Richard the Third and Macbeth. 1892Sat. Rev. 29 Oct. 507/1 Webster melodramatizes and almost burlesques his theme by the introduction of physical terrors. 1900Academy 21 July 54/1 His book was melo⁓dramatised very successfully for Mr. Benson. |