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dramatic

adjective

dra·​mat·​ic drə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce dramatic (audio)
1
literature : of or relating to the drama
a dramatic actor
2
a
: suitable to or characteristic of the drama
a dramatic story
a dramatic attempt to escape
a dramatic comeback
b
: striking in appearance or effect
a dramatic pause
3
of an opera singer : having a powerful voice and a declamatory style compare lyric
dramatically
drə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce dramatic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

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dramatic, theatrical, histrionic, melodramatic mean having a character or an effect like that of acted plays.

dramatic applies to situations in life and literature that stir the imagination and emotions deeply.

a dramatic meeting of world leaders

theatrical implies a crude appeal through artificiality or exaggeration in gesture or vocal expression.

a theatrical oration

histrionic applies to tones, gestures, and motions and suggests a deliberate affectation or staginess.

a histrionic show of grief

melodramatic suggests an exaggerated emotionalism or an inappropriate theatricalism.

made a melodramatic plea

Example Sentences

His parents noticed a dramatic change in his behavior. There was a dramatic increase in prices. The book tells the dramatic story of her battle with cancer. She made a dramatic entrance wearing a bright red dress. There was a dramatic pause before his big announcement. The painter used dramatic colors. They are members of the local dramatic society. See More
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Word History

Etymology

see drama

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dramatic was in 1589

Phrases Containing dramatic

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