Meaning
scene, melodramatic fuss
- An exaggerated, melodramatic display of emotion or anger; a tantrum.
- A traditional Neapolitan musical theatrical genre.
In a sentence
Basta con questa sceneggiata, comportati da adulto!
Enough with this dramatic scene, act like an adult!
Ha fatto una sceneggiata incredibile davanti a tutti i clienti.
She made an incredible scene in front of all the customers.
Non c'era alcun motivo di fare una simile sceneggiata.
There was no reason at all to throw such a fit.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sceneggiata | feminine · singular |
| sceneggiate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: in everyday speech, it denotes an embarrassing public scene or overreaction.
- Usually paired with the verb 'fare' ('fare una sceneggiata').