1. to express emotion in an exaggerated or excessive manner
Usage: often used in theatrical or performance contexts

Examples

• The young actor was overemoting during the audition, making his performance seem unnatural.
• She tends to start overemoting when she gets nervous on stage.
• The director told the cast to stop overemoting and deliver their lines more naturally.
• His overemoting in the dramatic scene made the audience uncomfortable.
• The acting coach warned against overemoting in subtle emotional moments.
• Critics noted that several performers were overemoting in the opening night production.