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Melodramatic vs Theatric - What's the difference?

melodramatic | theatric |

As adjectives the difference between melodramatic and theatric

is that melodramatic is of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action while theatric is relating to acting or the theater, theatrical.

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

    theatric

    English

    Alternative forms

    * theatrick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Relating to acting or the theater, theatrical.

    • Anagrams

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