Dramatic vs. Melodramatic

Dramaticadjective

Of or relating to the drama.

Dramaticadjective

Striking in appearance or effect.

Dramaticadjective

Having a powerful, expressive singing voice.

Dramaticadjective

Of or pertaining to the drama; as, dramatic arts.

Dramaticadjective

suitable to or characteristic of or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; as, a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape; a dramatic rescue at sea. Opposite of undramatic.

Dramaticadjective

striking in appearance or effect; vivid; having a thrilling effect; as, a dramatic sunset; a dramatic pause.

Dramaticadjective

marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; - of a singer or singing voice; as, a dramatic tenor; a dramatic soprano. Contrasted to lyric.

Dramaticadjective

suitable to or characteristic of drama;

Dramaticadjective

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect;

Dramaticadjective

pertaining to or characteristic of drama;

Dramaticadjective

used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style;

Melodramaticadjective

Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.

Melodramaticadjective

Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.

Melodramaticadjective

Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.

Melodramaticadjective

having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama;

Melodramaticadjective

characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected;