Melodramatic
Melodramatic adjective - Given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting.
Schmaltzy and melodramatic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schmaltzy" instead an adjective "Melodramatic".
Nearby Word: melodrama
Schmaltzy
Schmaltzy adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.
Usage example: a schmaltzy television commercial featuring a photogenic, perfect family
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Synonyms for Schmaltzy
Melodramatic and schmaltzy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Melodramatic" instead an adjective "Schmaltzy".
Nearby Word: schmaltz
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Related pairs
- passionate and melodramatic
- passionate and schmaltzy
- ardent and melodramatic
- ardent and schmaltzy
- emotional and melodramatic
- emotional and schmaltzy
- demonstrative and melodramatic
- demonstrative and schmaltzy
- burning and melodramatic
- burning and schmaltzy
- extravagant and melodramatic
- extravagant and schmaltzy
- showy and melodramatic
- showy and schmaltzy
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