Melodramatic (adjective)

Excessively emotional or dramatic; characterized by exaggerated emotions or actions.

Origin:

From french mélodrame, from greek melos (song) + french drame (drama).

Examples:

1. It was a bit melodramatic to be so upset over a broken nail.
2. The soap opera was filled with melodramatic plot twists.
3. He was acting in a very melodramatic way, exaggerating his injury to get attention.
4. The novel was criticized for its melodramatic portrayal of love and heartbreak.
5. The movie had a melodramatic ending in which the two main characters were reunited.