dramatic event
drəˈmætɪk ɪˈvɛnt
Definition

Definition of dramatic event - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionepisode that is turbulent or highly emotional
  • The breakup was a dramatic event for her.
crisis incident occurrence
2.
changesignificant occurrence causing change or impact
  • The election was a dramatic event in the country.
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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 effectn.
noticeable impact or impression
The lighting created a dramatic effect on the stage.
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 event

black-tie eventn.
formal event requiring tuxedos and evening gowns
The charity gala was a black-tie event.
event televisionn.
television program attracting a large live audience
The series finale was considered event television.
watershed eventn.
critical turning point marking significant change
The invention of the internet was a watershed event in communication.
in any eventexp.
used to introduce a supporting statement
In any event, the results were better than expected.
the event got wall-to-wall coverageexp.
received extensive media coverage from all outlets
The event got wall-to-wall coverage after the mayor resigned live on TV.
in no eventadv.
under no circumstances or conditions
In no event shall you disclose this information.
wise after the eventadj.
knowing what should have been done only after something happened
He was wise after the event, saying we should have left earlier.
black swan eventn.
unexpected rare event causing major impact
The financial crisis was a black swan event.
three-day eventn.
any event or series of activities lasting three days
The festival was a lively three-day event with music and food.
side eventn.
secondary happening connected to a main activity or situation
A protest became a side event during the music festival.

Terms related to dramatic event

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Terms with dramatic event included in their meaning

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real-life draman.
events
dramatic event happening in reality
Hollywood momentn.
dramatic event
moment of great drama or sentimentality
end with a bangv.
dramatic conclusion
conclude with a dramatic event
dramatizationn.
theater
dramatic portrayal of an event
sizzlern.
entertainment
dramatic or exciting event or performance
catastrophen.
narratology
dramatic event resolving a plot
coup de théâtren.
in drama
dramatic and unexpected event in a play or performance
tragedy of Shakespearean proportionsn.
literature
very serious event with dramatic impact

Examples of dramatic event in a sentence

  • Winning the lottery was a dramatic event in his life.
  • The earthquake was a dramatic event for the region.
  • The merger was a dramatic event in the business world.

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  1. French:événement dramatique, événement marquant, ...
  2. German:dramatisches Ereignis, einschneidendes Ereignis, ...
  3. Italian:evento drammatico, ...
  4. Spanish:evento dramático, ...
  5. Portuguese:evento dramático, acontecimento dramático, ...
  6. Chinese:戏剧性事件, 重大事件, ...
  7. Japanese:劇的な出来事, 重大な出来事, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَث دِرَامِي, حَدَث مُؤَثِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵירוּעַ דְּרָמָטִי, מְאוֹרָע דְּרָמָטִי, ...
  10. Russian:драматическое событие, значительное событие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:драматична подія, ...
  12. Hindi:नाटकीय घटना, महत्वपूर्ण घटना, ...
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