Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Anthony Trollope or his novels, especially in being sentimental, melodramatic, and emotionally manipulative

“The film’s trollopean portrayal of the tragic love story resonated with the audience, but critics panned it for being overly sentimental.”

2. noun

a melodramatic or overly sentimental novel or literary style

“The trollopean romance novel sold millions of copies worldwide, but literary critics dismissed it as a low-brow form of entertainment.”