Melodrama and Schmaltz

Melodrama

Melodrama noun - An extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization.

Schmaltz and melodrama are semantically related in sentimentality topic. In some cases you can use "Schmaltz" instead a noun "Melodrama".

Nearby Word: melodramatic

Schmaltz

Schmaltz noun - Something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental.
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Melodrama and schmaltz are semantically related in sentimentality topic. Sometimes you can use "Melodrama" instead a noun "Schmaltz".

Nearby Word: schmaltzy
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