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Melodramatic vs Subdued - What's the difference?

melodramatic | subdued |

As adjectives the difference between melodramatic and subdued

is that melodramatic is of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action while subdued is conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.

As a verb subdued is

(subdue).

melodramatic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
  • Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.
    • She wrote him a melodramatic letter, threatening to kill herself.
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    • Related terms

    * melodramatics

    subdued

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild.
    • he is subdued after the disagreement last night.
  • Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
    • the colour scheme used for this room is subdued .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (subdue)
    • He subdued the dog yesterday.