(adj): having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
(adj): characteristic of spectacles or drama
(adj): affectedly dramatic; overacted
(adj): sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
(adj): vs. unimpressive) -- (making a strong or vivid impression
(adj): pertaining to or characteristic of drama
(adj): vs. lyric) -- (used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style