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dra·matic (drə mat′ik)
adjective
- of or connected with drama
- having the characteristics of a drama, esp. conflict; like a play
- filled with action, emotion, or exciting qualities; vivid, striking, etc.
- great, marked, strong, etc. a dramatic increase in prices
Etymology: LL dramaticus < Gr dramatikos
Also Archaicdramatical dra·mat′·i·cal
Related Forms:
- dramatically dra·mat′i·cally adverb
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