dramatic

dra·mat·ic  (dr-mtk)

adj.

1. Of or relating to drama or the theater.

2. Characterized by or expressive of the action or emotion associated with drama or the theatre: a dramatic rescue at sea.

3. Arresting or forceful in appearance or effect: a dramatic sunset.

4. Music Having a powerful, expressive singing voice: a dramatic tenor.

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[Late Latin drmaticus, from Greek drmatikos, from drma, drmat-, drama; see drama.]

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dra·mati·cal·ly adv.

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dramatic

Adjective

1. of or relating to drama

2. like a drama in suddenness or effectiveness: the government's plan has had a dramatic effect on employment in television

3. acting or performed in a flamboyant way: he spread his hands in a dramatic gesture of helplessness

dramatically adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	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"
	2.	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 - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony"
	3.	dramatic - pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"
	4.	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 - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner lyric - used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range; "a lyric soprano"

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dramatic

adjective 1. exciting, emotional, thrilling, tense, startling, sensational, breathtaking, electrifying, melodramatic, climactic, high-octane (informal) shock-horror (facetious) suspenseful

adjective 2. theatrical, Thespian, dramaturgical, dramaturgic

adjective 3. expressive,

adjective 4. powerful, striking, stunning (informal) impressive, effective, vivid, jaw-dropping << OPPOSITE ordinary

Translations

dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] adj → dramático

dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] drama adj (Theat) → dramatique (= impressive); spectaculaire

dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] drama adj → dramatisch;

(theatrical) → theatralisch

dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] adj → drammatico/a