Hollywoodish
Like movie magic
Hollywoodish describes something resembling or characteristic of Hollywood—its glamour, sensationalism, or formulaic storytelling.
A Hollywoodish ending wraps things up too neatly.
A Hollywoodish portrayal sacrifices authenticity for drama.
The suffix adds a note of dismissiveness, suggesting something derivative or exaggerated rather than genuinely cinematic.
Sensational, emotionally overwrought drama
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- overactingExcessive theatrical performance
- tearfulProne to weeping
soap-opera · overwrought · sentimental · exaggerated · hammy · scenery-chewing · histrionic · schmaltz
Enormously successful entertainment property
- screenplayFilm's written blueprint
- directorOne who leads
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
- sequelContinuation of prior work
franchise · CGI · trailer · premiere · montage · storyboard · editing · score
Lavish welcome for dignitaries
- starletRising young actress
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- glitzOstentatious showiness
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
premiere · gala · limelight · diva · iconic · charisma · entourage · tabloid
Showily excessive
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- glitzyShowily eye-catching
- garishTastelessly showy
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
extravagant · kitschy · bling · spectacular · shiny · sparkling · splashy · ornate
melodrama
Sensational, emotionally overwrought drama
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- overactingExcessive theatrical performance
tearful · soap-opera · overwrought · sentimental · exaggerated · hammy · scenery-chewing · histrionic · schmaltz · weepy
blockbuster
Enormously successful entertainment property
- screenplayFilm's written blueprint
- directorOne who leads
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
sequel · franchise · CGI · trailer · premiere · montage · storyboard · editing · score · climax
red-carpet
Lavish welcome for dignitaries
celebrity · premiere · gala · limelight · diva · iconic · charisma · entourage · tabloid · fame
ostentatious
Showily excessive
flamboyant · extravagant · kitschy · bling · spectacular · shiny · sparkling · splashy · ornate · overdone
agent
One who acts independently
- castingShaping through liquid form
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- producerOne who makes things
greenlight · headshot · indie · industry · studio · deal · pitch · talent · contract · syndication
Hollywoodishminimalist
One favoring bare essentials
understated · art-house · indie · arthouse · neorealist
Hollywoodishrealistic
True to life
authentic · naturalistic · gritty · genuine · documentary-style
Hollywoodishunderstated
Deliberately minimized in expression
subtle · restrained · muted · low-key · nuanced
Hollywoodize, Hollywoodian, Hollywoodized, Hollywoodizing, Hollywoodization