hyperemotional

adjective

Definition of hyperemotionalnext
as in theatrical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperemotional
  1. theatrical
  2. dramatic
  3. melodramatic
  4. histrionic
  5. emotional
  6. sentimental
Adjective
  • The Bluey movie is set for a theatrical premiere in 2027, followed by a streaming release on Disney+. 10 Shows Like Bluey to Watch Now Bluey is 2024’s No. 1 series on streaming, per the release, and has won numerous accolades including an Emmy and a BAFTA Award.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • A couple of vintage cartoons and an original theatrical trailer round out the latest essential package from Warners’ boutique label.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • But also like Dead to Me, No Good Deed uses the dramatic underpinnings of its central situation to give juicy, emotionally varied material to a cast of actors making the most out of every predictably outrageous zig and zag.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Food and energy prices also can experience dramatic shifts on a month-to-month basis because of one-time or atypical events such as weather, supply disruptions or disease.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Neither the stage production nor the musical can do much with the melodramatic Madame Morrible, the headmistress at Shiz who becomes a key player in the Wonderful Wizard of Oz’s fascist machinations.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Go back to where the trend began with the first of the filmmaker’s limited horror series, the creepy, melodramatic 2018 adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel starring multiple actors who have become part of Flanagan’s regular ensemble: Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Annabeth Gish, and Samantha Sloyan.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of melodramatic
Adjective
  • This is histrionic and fun and has a nice ending with Michael Longfellow.
    EW.com, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Beginning at the very apex of his falsetto, Hawkins tears through his ode to a life-changing love with an impassioned vocal performance that peppers his slight drawl with histrionic growls, effortlessly matching the rousing energy of the track’s instrumentation.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of histrionic
Adjective
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Divorcing couples can establish a pet custody agreement that focuses on the pet's emotional well-being.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Although perceived as a vindictive album, Reputation is also a sentimental one, with its fair share of love songs.
    Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sentimental
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