Dramatic vs. Melodramatic

Dramatic vs. Melodramatic — Is There a Difference?
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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 sea
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Dramaticadjective

suitable to or characteristic of drama;

a dramatic entrance in a swirling capea dramatic rescue at sea

Melodramaticadjective

characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected;

histrionic gesturesan attitude of melodramatic despaira theatrical pose

Dramaticadjective

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 sensation

Dramaticadjective

pertaining to or characteristic of drama;

dramatic arts

Dramaticadjective

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