Histrionic vs. Melodramatic — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Histrionic and Melodramatic
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Histrionic
Excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
A histrionic outburst
Melodramatic
Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
"a melodramatic account of two perilous days spent among the planters" (Frank O. Gatell).
Histrionic
Melodramatic behaviour designed to attract attention
By now, Anna was accustomed to her mother's histrionics
Melodramatic
Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental; histrionic
"Accuse me, if you will, of melodramatic embroidery" (Erskine Childers).
Histrionic
An actor.
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Melodramatic
Characterized by false pathos and sentiment.
Histrionic
Of or relating to actors or acting
"The specific innovations of the commedia dell'arte were not in the domain of narrative and characterization, but in its unique stress on the histrionic abilities of the actors" (Eli Rozik).
Melodramatic
Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Histrionic
Excessively dramatic or emotional; affected
"Next Father Brackin tackled a topic that was discussed in confidential—sometimes histrionic—tones around the seminary.
Melodramatic
Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.
She wrote him a melodramatic letter, threatening to kill herself.
Histrionic
Of or relating to actors or acting.
Melodramatic
Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Histrionic
(by extension) Excessively dramatic or emotional, especially with the intention to draw attention.
Melodramatic
Having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama;
A melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea
Histrionic
Of or relating to the stage or a stageplayer; befitting a theatre; theatrical.
Melodramatic
Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected;
Histrionic gestures
An attitude of melodramatic despair
A theatrical pose
Histrionic
Affectedly dramatic; insincerely emotional; - sometimes used in a bad sense.
Tainted with false and histrionic feeling.
Histrionic
Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected;
Histrionic gestures
An attitude of melodramatic despair
A theatrical pose
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