Dramatic vs. Melodramatic
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Difference Between Dramatic and Melodramatic
Dramaticadjective
Of or relating to the drama.
Melodramaticadjective
Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Dramaticadjective
Striking in appearance or effect.
Melodramaticadjective
Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.
She wrote him a melodramatic letter, threatening to kill herself.Dramaticadjective
Having a powerful, expressive singing voice.
Melodramaticadjective
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama;
a melodramatic account of two perilous days at seaADVERTISEMENT
Dramaticadjective
suitable to or characteristic of drama;
a dramatic entrance in a swirling capea dramatic rescue at seaMelodramaticadjective
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected;
histrionic gesturesan attitude of melodramatic despaira theatrical poseDramaticadjective
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect;
a dramatic sunseta dramatic pausea spectacular display of northern lightsit was a spectacular playhis striking good looks always created a sensationDramaticadjective
pertaining to or characteristic of drama;
dramatic artsDramaticadjective
used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style;
a dramatic tenora dramatic soprano
