Definition of dramatic Dramatic

/dɹʌmæˈtɪk/ - [drumatik] - dra•mat•ic

We found 11 definitions of dramatic from 4 different sources.

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What does dramatic mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

dramatic - suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
  undramatic lacking dramatic force and quality; "moved with quiet force and undramatic bearing"
  melodramatic having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; "a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea"
  spectacular characteristic of spectacles or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"
dramatic - 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"
  spectacular, striking
  impressive producing a strong effect; "gave an impressive performance as Othello"; "a telling gesture"
dramatic - pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"
dramatic - 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"
  music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dramatic (a.)
    Alt. of Dramatical

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • dramatic
    Full of life.
  • dramatic
    Of or relating to the drama.
  • dramatic
    Striking in appearance or effect.

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