17
theatrical(adjective, style, excite, counterfeit, behavior)
17
dramatic(adjective, style, strong, moving, excite)
13
histrionic(adjective, style, excite, false, behavior)
12
overdone(adjective, false, counterfeit, hollow, shallow)
11
sensational(adjective, style, moving, excite, false)
11
exaggerated(adjective, violent, behavior, extravagant, shocking)
10
hammy(adjective, false, counterfeit, behavior, sham)
8
spectacular(adjective, style, excite, false, behavior)
8
stagy(adjective, behavior, extravagant, emotional, sentimental)
6
lurid(adjective, amazing, shocking, striking, explicit)
6
overemotional(adjective, intense, passionate, excited, behavior)
5
artificial(adjective, false, counterfeit, behavior, extravagant)
5
hokey(adjective, behavior, extravagant, histrionic, overemotional)
5
emotional(adjective, strong, moving, difficult, intense)
5
theatric(adjective, style, excite, surprise, the drama)
4
ham(adjective, counterfeit, behavior, extravagant, affected)
4
impassioned(adjective, strong, difficult, intense, passionate)
4
operatic(adjective, the drama)
4
showy(adjective, moving, stirring, inspiring, exaggerated)
4
stirring(adjective, strong, moving, difficult, intense)
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