Dramatic definition
Of or relating to drama or the theater.
adjective
Characterized by or expressive of the action or emotion associated with drama or the theater.
A dramatic rescue.
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Arresting or forceful in appearance or effect.
A dramatic sunset.
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Of or connected with drama.
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(music) Having a powerful, expressive singing voice.
A dramatic tenor.
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The definition of dramatic is exciting or filled with emotion or energy.
An example of dramatic is a teen talking about an exciting event from their school day.
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Filled with action, emotion, or exciting qualities; vivid, striking, etc.
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Dramatic is defined as something that is like a play.
An example of dramatic is a very emotional and acted-out reading of a poem.
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Great, marked, strong, etc.
A dramatic increase in prices.
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Dramatic means something that is noticeable or sudden.
An example of dramatic is a change in the set up of a room.
An example of dramatic is a surprise win by a sports team.
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Having such characteristics of a drama as conflict or suspense.
adjective
Origin of dramatic
- Late Latin drāmaticus from Greek drāmatikos from drāma drāmat- drama drama
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Ancient Greek δραματικός (dramatikos), from δρᾶμα (drama, “drama, play”), from δράω (draō, “I do, accomplish”).
From Wiktionary