In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MELODRAMATIC
melodramatic
(adjective) having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; “a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea”
histrionic, melodramatic
(adjective) characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; “histrionic gestures”; “an attitude of melodramatic despair”; “a theatrical pose”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
melodramatic (comparative more melodramatic, superlative most melodramatic)
Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.
Source: Wiktionary
Mel`o*dra*mat"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. mélodramatique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
– Mel`o*dra*mat"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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