dramatic

The definition of dramatic is exciting or filled with emotion or energy.

(adjective)

An example of dramatic is a teen talking about an exciting event from their school day.

Dramatic is defined as something that is like a play.

(adjective)

An example of dramatic is a very emotional and acted-out reading of a poem.

Dramatic means something that is noticeable or sudden.

(adjective)

See dramatic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or connected with drama
1. having the characteristics of a drama, esp. conflict; like a play
2. filled with action, emotion, or exciting qualities; vivid, striking, etc.
3. great, marked, strong, etc.: a dramatic increase in prices

Origin: LL dramaticus < Gr dramatikos

Also Archaicdramatical

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See dramatic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to drama or the theater.
Characterized by or expressive of the action or emotion associated with drama or the theatre: a dramatic rescue at sea.
Arresting or forceful in appearance or effect: a dramatic sunset.
Music Having a powerful, expressive singing voice: a dramatic tenor.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin drāmaticus

Origin: , from Greek drāmatikos

Origin: , from drāma, drāmat-, drama; see drama

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