2
histrionical(adjective, style, excite, surprise, dramatic)
2
ostentatious(adjective, counterfeit, affected, hollow, pretentious)
2
overacted
2
overdramatic(adjective, behavior, extravagant, emotional, sentimental)
2
overplayed(adjective, theatrical)
2
pretentious(adjective, false, counterfeit, affected, hollow)
2
scenic
2
sentimental(adjective, intense, passionate, excited, fierce)
2
shocking(adjective, amazing, striking, explicit, sensational)
2
spirited(adjective, strong, difficult, intense, violent)
2
startling(adjective, violent, affected, shocking, striking)
2
thespian(adjective, affected, exaggerated, showy, dramatic)
2
tragicomic(adjective, affected, the drama, theatrical)
2
vivid(adjective, moving, intense, passionate, violent)
1
pompous(adjective, counterfeit, affected, hollow, pretentious)
1
actor-proof
1
affecting(adjective, strong, moving, difficult, intense)
1
agitative(moving, stirring, inspiring, exhilarating, thrilling)
1
all-star
1
animated(adjective, strong, difficult, intense, passionate)
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