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/drəˈmæt̬.ɪk/
dramatic adjective
(EXCITING)
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B2 very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement: a dramatic change/improvement We watched scenes of the dramatic rescue on the news. Synonyms
electrifying
exciting
exhilarating
gripping
thrilling
talking or behaving in a way that makes something seem much worse, more serious, more frightening, etc. than it really is: "I'll never find another job!" "Don't be so dramatic! Of course you will!" It may sound dramatic, but I felt like my life was over. She burst into dramatic floods of tears.
More examplesFewer examplesWhat accounts for the dramatic turnabout in Britain's international trading performance?There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion towards peaceful negotiations.In 1986 he made a very public and dramatic political volte-face from Left to Right.The increase in the number of young people leaving to work in the cities has had a dramatic impact on the demography of the villages.He secured a dramatic victory for England by netting the ball half a minute before the end of the game."She has abandoned me," he said, which was a little dramatic.It was rather a dramatic reaction to such a small comment.
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Exciting and interesting
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action-packed
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alley
excitingly
exhilarating
eye-catchingly
fancifully
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provocative
provocatively
pulsating
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vibrantly
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with bells on idiom
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dramatic adjective
(THEATRE)
relating to plays and acting: She bought me the complete dramatic works (= texts to be performed) of Brecht for my birthday. the American Academy of Dramatic Arts the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
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audio described
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/drəˈmæt̬·ɪk/
dramatic adjective
(RELATING TO THEATER)
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relating to plays and acting: He’s as good in comedies as he is in dramatic roles.
dramatic adjective
(EXCITING)
(of an event or situation) producing excitement and strong interest because unexpected, surprising, or dangerous: In a dramatic rescue, 10 crewmen were lifted to a helicopter just minutes before their ship sank.
Dramatic also means sudden and showing a big change: There has been a dramatic reduction in crime in New York City.
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Examples of dramatic
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He is a genuine dramatic personage under whose mask is a live actor who plays his role.
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The poem is unusual in that it offers an impersonal account of a personal subject-matter and yet is seldom dramatic in its approach.
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The movement is from private inner life to national crisis, and it is conveyed in different dramatic styles.
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Not with dramatic pathology as are filariasis, or schistosomiasis, but with damage silent and insidious.
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At that time musical speech and dramatic verisimilitude were not yet mutually exclusive.
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Of course, that too, was a morally complex work, but its poignantly dramatic form does not, finally, efface the moral.
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Even so, they were more dramatic than actions elsewhere in the world.
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At the same time, the dramatic developments of the time had promoted the awareness that charity was the duty of one and all.
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We are apt to speak of conversion when a person's self-understanding undergoes dramatic and fundamental revision.
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The implied whole is a construct, even more than the particular dramatic moment.
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Since these mobile plays contained little or no plot, the dramatic burden fell on the theme.
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Manipulations of control had a clear and dramatic effect on judgement while evidence of unrealistic optimism unconfounded by control was absent.
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Despite the claims that are often advanced, these errors did not have any dramatic consequences overall.
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By contrast, most modern prehistorians would stress, as the major turning point, the dramatic importance of the domestication of plants and animals, the" neolithic revolution".
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Analogous situations in our everyday lives are too obvious to require further comment, other than that they, too, have dramatic potential.
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dramatic
adjective
dra·mat·ic
drə-ˈma-tik
Synonyms of dramatic
1
literature
: of or relating to drama
a dramatic actor … has earned three Oscar nominations for his dramatic roles …—Nellie Andreeva … offers an outstanding vocal and dramatic performance …—Alison Norton
2
a
: suitable to or characteristic of drama (as in being very exciting or moving)
a dramatic story a dramatic attempt to escape a dramatic comeback
b
: sudden and extreme
a dramatic increase/decrease in sales a dramatic improvement The changes have had a dramatic impact.
c
: striking in appearance or effect
The speaker made a dramatic pause before the big announcement. … made a dramatic entrance … in a larger-than-life princess ballgown that encompassed the red carpet.—Alyssa Morin
d
: having or showing a tendency to behave or react in an exaggerated way
a dramatic sigh 'This is the most beautiful place in the world,' I gasped. 'You're so dramatic, Jessica,' he said, laughing.—Jessica Fox I started to think, "What if people aren't interested in me, or us, by the end of this pandemic? What am I going to do for the rest of my life?" I don't know why I thought like that. Now that I think about it, I'm so dramatic.—Roseanne Chaeyoung Park
3
of an opera singer
: having a powerful voice and a declamatory style compare lyric
dramatically
drə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb
Synonyms
histrionic
melodramatic
operatic
stagy
stagey
theatrical
theatric
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dramatic, theatrical, histrionic, melodramatic mean having a character or an effect like that of acted plays. dramatic applies to situations in life and literature that stir the imagination and emotions deeply.
a dramatic meeting of world leaders
theatrical implies a crude appeal through artificiality or exaggeration in gesture or vocal expression.
a theatrical oration
histrionic applies to tones, gestures, and motions and suggests a deliberate affectation or staginess.
a histrionic show of grief
melodramatic suggests an exaggerated emotionalism or an inappropriate theatricalism.
made a melodramatic plea
Examples of dramatic in a Sentence
His parents noticed a dramatic change in his behavior.
There was a dramatic increase in prices.
The book tells the dramatic story of her battle with cancer.
She made a dramatic entrance wearing a bright red dress.
There was a dramatic pause before his big announcement.
The painter used dramatic colors.
They are members of the local dramatic society.
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Spaceman sees Adam take on a more dramatic role, starring as astronaut Jakub alongside Carey Mulligan's Lenka.
—Alex Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
The most dramatic steakhouse performance is the act of sending back the steak.
—Rita Bullwinkel, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024
Despite his place as a comedy icon, Adam Sandler is no stranger to dramatic roles; yet, his performance in new Netflix film Spaceman is likely the most serious work he’s ever done.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2024
Around the same time, Williams began exploring more dramatic roles as well.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2024
The rooms are grand, high-ceilinged, spacious, and the best have dramatic lake views.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Bautista appears to be more interested in continuing to hone his dramatic acting chops.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
The front door opens to the main reception hall, which is anchored by a dramatic cantilevered staircase.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
Hoover connected with students over Zoom and began figuring out her niche in the sometimes dramatic and frequently petty forum of department politics.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024
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1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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dramatic
adjective
dra·mat·ic
drə-ˈmat-ik
1
: of or relating to drama
a dramatic actor
2
a
: suitable to or resembling that of drama
a dramatic escape
b
: attracting attention
made a dramatic entrance
dramatically
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as in theatric
as in theatrical
as in noticeable
as in theatricas in theatricalas in noticeable
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dramatic
adjective
Definition of dramatic
1
as in theatric
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
the basketball player's dramatic announcement of his sudden retirement held everybody spellbound
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theatric
theatrical
operatic
emotional
stagey
melodramatic
surprising
marvellous
wonderful
spectacular
exciting
histrionic
sensational
stagy
astonishing
marvelous
amazing
dramaturgical
wondrous
awesome
astounding
dramaturgic
affected
emotionalistic
ham
hammy
fabulous
overdramatic
actorly
actorish
eye-opening
actressy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
undramatic
matter-of-fact
monotonous
uneventful
unexciting
unspectacular
ordinary
unrewarding
common
uninspiring
commonplace
unexceptional
unsensational
stale
unnewsworthy
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2
as in theatrical
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
oh, don't be so dramatic, and just tell us, without the pregnant pauses, what happened
Synonyms & Similar Words
theatric
theatrical
melodramatic
exaggerated
conspicuous
staged
stagey
histrionic
unnatural
sensational
hammy
stagy
showy
elaborate
grandiose
flamboyant
ostentatious
actorly
mannered
actorish
actressy
overacted
pretentious
artificial
overdone
affected
studied
self-conscious
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unaffected
undramatic
unpretentious
subdued
restrained
muted
nondramatic
conservative
inconspicuous
toned (down)
simple
modest
discreet
nontheatrical
quiet
underplayed
plain
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3
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a dramatic drop in the temperature overnight
Synonyms & Similar Words
noticeable
prominent
remarkable
commanding
impressive
striking
marked
brilliant
conspicuous
pronounced
emphatic
showy
interesting
flamboyant
outstanding
bold
noisy
arresting
splashy
visible
loud
eye-catching
notable
catchy
noteworthy
distinguished
salient
discernible
recognizable
discernable
glaring
perceptible
spectacular
highlighted
detectable
bodacious
observable
kenspeckle
fascinating
extravagant
grabby
ornate
eminent
fancy
tawdry
gaudy
flagrant
glitzy
flashy
swanky
riveting
garish
screaming
enthralling
meretricious
jazzy
ostentatious
engrossing
opulent
pretentious
overwrought
absorbing
florid
swank
spotlighted
howling
glittery
hifalutin
overdone
highfalutin
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
subtle
inconspicuous
unremarkable
unobtrusive
unnoticeable
hidden
faint
obscure
unemphatic
insignificant
unshowy
concealed
unimportant
dim
unflamboyant
modest
shrouded
simple
unaffected
undistinguished
quiet
unassuming
conservative
understated
plain
unpretentious
subdued
restrained
muted
unflashy
toned-down
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How is the word dramatic distinct from other similar adjectives?
Some common synonyms of dramatic are histrionic, melodramatic, and theatrical. While all these words mean "having a character or an effect like that of acted plays," dramatic applies to situations in life and literature that stir the imagination and emotions deeply.
a dramatic meeting of world leaders
In what contexts can histrionic take the place of dramatic?
Although the words histrionic and dramatic have much in common, histrionic applies to tones, gestures, and motions and suggests a deliberate affectation or staginess.
a histrionic show of grief
When would melodramatic be a good substitute for dramatic?
While in some cases nearly identical to dramatic, melodramatic suggests an exaggerated emotionalism or an inappropriate theatricalism.
made a melodramatic plea
When can theatrical be used instead of dramatic?
While the synonyms theatrical and dramatic are close in meaning, theatrical implies a crude appeal through artificiality or exaggeration in gesture or vocal expression.
a theatrical oration
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DRAMATIC Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use dramatic in a sentenceI’m very dramatic and having him be the voice of reason is very helpful.What’s sexy in a pandemic? Caution. | Lisa Bonos | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe pathos of casting wood in a forest and of setting up a lens to see what’s already plainly visible took a dramatic turn during the installation when the great ash tree suddenly collapsed.Sculpture parks are a great way to see art during a pandemic. Here’s why some are better than others. | Sebastian Smee | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostThe previously unknown site in Anatolia became a popular sensation, helped by dramatic pictures of the “lost city” whose residents were so strange that women had ruled over men!What archaeologists got wrong about female statues, goddesses, and fertility | Annalee Newitz | February 10, 2021 | Popular-ScienceShe recounts being struck by lightning in 1991, then spending a couple painful years recovering before traveling around the world, writing about dramatic landscapes and regenerative land practices.What Gretel Ehrlich Gets Wrong About Climate Change | Erin Berger | February 8, 2021 | Outside OnlineIn the 2018 game’s dramatic final moments, Hulu’s live stream went kerplunk.The Super Bowl exposed streaming’s Achilles heel | Adam Epstein | February 8, 2021 | QuartzIn the end, I find it never fails to modernize even the most dramatic things.‘Empire’ Review: Hip-Hop Musical Chairs with an Insane Soap Opera Twist | Judnick Mayard | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt opens with Huckabee's dramatic recollection of going through security at the airport.Huckabee 2016: Bend Over and Take It Like a Prisoner! | Olivia Nuzzi | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt all sounds a bit dramatic, but that cactus feels like something special.Lost For Thousands of Strokes: 'Desert Golfing' Is 'Angry Birds' as Modern Art | Alec Kubas-Meyer | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIn a dramatic twist on mistletoe reproduction, their seeds explode, literally.Mistletoe is the Vampire of Plants | Helen Thompson | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet even as the Germans wallowed in bitter self-pity, another defeated superpower underwent a dramatic turnaround.The 20th-Century Dictator Most Idolized by Hitler | William O’Connor | November 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is the dramatic impulse of childhood endeavouring to bring life into the dulness of the serious hours.Children's Ways | James SullyWhen the days were fine, Jean in his basket assisted at the dramatic performance in the market-place.The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. Lockedramatic adaptation in expressing various characters, emotions, and motives is potentially very great.Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickWe would classify these two departments in this way, though in the highest dramatic work elements of both phases are combined.Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickIn dramatic interpretation the voice is a much more significant feature relatively than is the detail of gesture in pantomime.Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for dramaticdramatic/ (drəˈmætɪk) /adjectiveof or relating to dramalike a drama in suddenness, emotional impact, etcstriking; effectiveacting or performed in a flamboyant waymusic (of a voice) powerful and marked by histrionic qualitySee moreDerived forms of dramaticdramatically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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/drəˈmæt.ɪk/
dramatic adjective
(EXCITING)
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B2 very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement: a dramatic change/improvement We watched scenes of the dramatic rescue on the news. Synonyms
electrifying
exciting
exhilarating
gripping
thrilling
talking or behaving in a way that makes something seem much worse, more serious, more frightening, etc. than it really is: "I'll never find another job!" "Don't be so dramatic! Of course you will!" It may sound dramatic, but I felt like my life was over. She burst into dramatic floods of tears.
More examplesFewer examplesWhat accounts for the dramatic turnabout in Britain's international trading performance?There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion toward peaceful negotiations.In 1986 he made a very public and dramatic political volte-face from Left to Right.The increase in the number of young people leaving to work in the cities has had a dramatic impact on the demography of the towns.He secured a dramatic victory for England by netting the ball half a minute before the end of the game."She has abandoned me," he said, which was a little dramatic.It was rather a dramatic reaction to such a small comment.
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Exciting and interesting
absorbing
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eye-catchingly
fancifully
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dramatic adjective
(THEATER)
relating to plays and acting: She bought me the complete dramatic works (= texts to be performed) of Brecht for my birthday. the American Academy of Dramatic Arts the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
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(Definition of dramatic from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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/drəˈmæt̬·ɪk/
dramatic adjective
(RELATING TO THEATER)
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relating to plays and acting: He’s as good in comedies as he is in dramatic roles.
dramatic adjective
(EXCITING)
(of an event or situation) producing excitement and strong interest because unexpected, surprising, or dangerous: In a dramatic rescue, 10 crewmen were lifted to a helicopter just minutes before their ship sank.
Dramatic also means sudden and showing a big change: There has been a dramatic reduction in crime in New York City.
(Definition of dramatic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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We love super heroes, the dramatic music that has brought them to life, and the vivid films that have made them legends.
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Dramatic cuts in public spending for state flagship universities seem to be at odds with widespread public sentiment.
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A second thing is it is a hugely dramatic event and a big event in my life and a huge event in her life.
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If they did, the result could be dramatic.
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The dramatic uptick started early--the company's stock, which opened at $45, had more than doubled just after 7 a.m.
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The grips of sequestration are just now beginning to be felt and the effects are already quite dramatic.
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This is a dramatic misunderstanding of what's actually happening.
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After all, the modern field is still young, and it's always easier to get research published and publicized if a result is dramatic.
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Twist endings and dramatic reveals crafted for the screen often suffer on the page.
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For the most part, this isn't something dramatic you will notice overnight, but a gradual worsening of conditions over time.
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The dramatic news has provoked fears of instability in the nuclear-armed state.
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Turning such talk into money would require dramatic growth.
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And yet anatomically and archeologically, there's nothing that really explains any dramatic change.
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But if it ever struck people as dramatic, it's lost it's power.
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激動人心的, 驟然的, 戲劇性的…
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gây ấn tượng mạnh, thuộc về kịch, gây xúc động…
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dramatyczny, widowiskowy, emocjonalny…
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