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over-emote, v.
Brit. |ˌəʊv(ə)rɪˈməʊt|, U.S. |ˈˌoʊvərəˈˌmoʊt|
[‹ over- prefix + emote v.]
intr. To express too much emotion, esp. (in a dramatic or musical performance) so as to be unconvincing; to behave in an overemotional manner.
1911Decatur (Illinois) Rev. 23 Nov. 8/4 She was at her best in the big emotional climaxes because she never ‘over-emoted’, if that word may be used. 1940College Eng. 2 248 A too zealous cast can ruin the performance by overemoting. 1975S. J. Winters Creative Rhythmic Movement for Children Elem. School Age 221 Exaggerate the feeling by over-emoting through bodily movement. 1991Trouser Press Record Guide (ed. 3) 27 Bush's occasional excesses are charming on the first outing, but here he consistently over-emotes, imbuing the songs with angst they don't really merit. 2000Time Out 26 Jan.–2 Feb. 132/2 She occasionally over-emotes especially when talking about South Africa.
Derivatives. over-emoting n. and adj.
1982N.Y. Times (Nexis) 29 Sept. 25/1 Her consistent *overemoting showed that she has yet to distinguish the craft of dramatic acting from that of cabaret performing. 1984Chron.-Telegram (Elyria, Ohio) 24 Dec. c5/2 Simmons looks like an over-emoting rock star playing to the back bleachers at Shea Stadium. 1998New Yorker 24–31 Aug. 45 Brian De Palma's new thriller features an over-emoting detective who is loud and chummy. 2004Q Sept. 130/4 Without much by way of a tune, no amount of sensitive over-emoting can compensate. |