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dramatic

dra·ma·tic

UK/dɹəˈmætɪk/ US/drʌˈmætɪk/ common informal

adjective

1.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

  • “a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape”
  • “a dramatic rescue at sea”
2.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

  • “a dramatic sunset”
  • “a dramatic pause”
  • “a spectacular display of northern lights”
  • “it was a spectacular play”
  • “his striking good looks always created a sensation”
3.

pertaining to or characteristic of drama

  • “dramatic arts”
4.

used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style

  • “a dramatic tenor”
  • “a dramatic soprano”
Antonyms

Phrases

  • dramatic beat
  • dramatic irony
  • dramatic license
  • Dramatic Prakrit
  • dramatic present
  • dramatic soprano
  • dramatic structure
  • dramatic unity

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