Meaning of the word "sentimental drama" in English
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sentimental drama
US /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl ˈdrɑːmə/
UK /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl ˈdrɑːmə/
Noun
a play, film, or television program that relies on exaggerated emotions and often has a moralizing tone, typically to evoke strong feelings of pity or sadness from the audience
Example:
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The old movie was a classic example of a sentimental drama, making everyone in the theater cry.
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She prefers action movies over a sappy sentimental drama.
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