dramatic
drəˈmætɪk
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Adjective

1.
exaggerationtending to exaggerate for attention
  • He's so dramatic about minor issues.
histrionic theatrical
2.
appearancestriking in appearance or effect
  • The sunset was dramatic with its vibrant colors..
spectacular theatrical
3.
changesudden and noticeable change or event
  • The dramatic drop in temperature surprised us.
striking sudden theatrical
4.
theaterRarerelated to drama or theaterRare
  • The dramatic arts are her passion.
theatrical
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Expressions with dramatic

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act of performing a drama on stage
The dramatic performance captivated the audience.
theatrical performance by actors on a stage
The dramatic play captivated the audience with its intense scenes.
noticeable impact or impression
The lighting created a dramatic effect on the stage.
episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
The breakup was a dramatic event for her.
leave in a way that attracts attention or emotion
She decided to make a dramatic exit from the party.
acting in theatrical productions
He excelled in dramatic art during the play.

Origin of dramatic

Greek, drama (action) + -tic (pertaining to)

Terms with dramatic included in their meaning

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theater
dramatic work for the stage or to be broadcast
dramatic art
the art of writing and producing plays
performing
perform a role or part in a dramatic performance
ballroom
music for partner dancing with a dramatic, syncopated rhythm
extraadj.
behavior
over the top or dramatic
growth
dramatic increase or rise
entertainment
entertainer in a dramatic or musical work
change completely
make a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character

Examples of dramatic in a sentence

  • The actor's dramatic flair was evident in his performance.
  • Her dress was dramatic and caught everyone's attention.
  • The actor's performance was dramatic and unforgettable.
  • There was a dramatic increase in sales.
  • Her dramatic weight loss was noticeable.
  • The dramatic performance captivated the audience.

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  1. French:théâtral, spectaculaire, ...
  2. German:dramatisch, spektakulär, ...
  3. Italian:drammatico, impressionante, ...
  4. Spanish:dramático, impresionante, ...
  5. Portuguese:dramático, impressionante, ...
  6. Chinese:夸张的, 令人印象深刻的, ...
  7. Japanese:大げさな, 印象的な, ...
  8. Arabic:دِرَامِيّ, لاَفِت, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּרָמָטִי, חַד וּמַשְׁמָעוּתִי, ...
  10. Russian:драматичный, впечатляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:драматичний, ефектний, ...
  12. Hindi:अतिनाटकीय, चौंकाने वाला, ...
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