dramatic effect
drəˈmætɪk ɪˈfɛkt
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Definition of dramatic effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
impactnoticeable impact or impression
  • The lighting created a dramatic effect on the stage.
effect impact impression
2.
exaggerationexaggerated action or gesture
  • He paused for dramatic effect before announcing the winner.
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Expressions with dramatic

dramatic performancen.
act of performing a drama on stage
The dramatic performance captivated the audience.
dramatic playn.
theatrical performance by actors on a stage
The dramatic play captivated the audience with its intense scenes.
dramatic eventn.
episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
The breakup was a dramatic event for her.
make a dramatic exitv.
leave in a way that attracts attention or emotion
She decided to make a dramatic exit from the party.
dramatic artn.
acting in theatrical productions
He excelled in dramatic art during the play.
dramatic productionn.
the final presentation of a drama to an audience
The dramatic production was a huge success on opening night.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to dramatic effect

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Terms with dramatic effect included in their meaning

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ham upv.
performance
exaggerate actions for dramatic or comedic effect
strike an attitudev.
drama
assume a stance for dramatic effect
one's heart bleedsexp.
sarcasm
expresses exaggerated sadness for dramatic effect
rhetorical questionn.
dramatic effect
question asked for effect, not an answer
beatn.
drama
short pause for dramatic effect
stingern.
music
short musical phrase for dramatic effect
dun dun dunintj.
dramatic effect
used to create suspense or emphasize a revelation
do the fandangov.
act dramatically
act in a dramatic or exaggerated way for effect

Examples of dramatic effect in a sentence

  • Her entrance had a dramatic effect on the audience.
  • The actor's sigh was for dramatic effect.
  • She threw her hands up for dramatic effect.

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  1. French:effet dramatique, impact dramatique, ...
  2. German:dramatische Wirkung, dramatische Geste, ...
  3. Italian:effetto drammatico, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto dramático, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito dramático, ...
  6. Chinese:显著影响, 夸张效果, ...
  7. Japanese:劇的な効果, 誇張した動作, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِيرٌ دِرَامِيٌّ, إِضْفَاء طَابِع دِرَامِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט דְּרָמָטִי, ...
  10. Russian:драматический эффект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:драматичний ефект, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभावशाली असर, नाटकीयता, ...
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