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dramatic

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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.

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

dra·mati·cal·ly adv.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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"
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"

dramatic
adjective 3. expressive,
adjective 4. powerful, striking, stunning (informal) impressive, effective, vivid, jaw-dropping << OPPOSITE ordinary
Translations
Spanish dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] adjdramático
French dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] drama adj (Theat) → dramatique (= impressive); spectaculaire
German dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] drama adjdramatisch;
(theatrical) → theatralisch

Italian dramatic [drəˈmætɪk] adjdrammatico/a

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