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Meaning of 'dramatic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dramatic [ a.]
- Alt. of Dramatical

Meaning of 'dramatic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dramatic [ a]
Meaning (1):
- suitable to or characteristic of drama
Example in sentence:
  • a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape;
  • a dramatic rescue at sea
Meaning (2):
- used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style
Example in sentence:
  • a dramatic soprano;
  • a dramatic tenor
Meaning (3):
- pertaining to or characteristic of drama
Example in sentence:
  • dramatic arts
4 . dramatic [ s]
Meaning (4):
- sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Example in sentence:
  • a dramatic pause;
  • a dramatic sunset;
  • a spectacular display of northern lights;
  • his striking good looks always created a sensation;
  • it was a spectacular play

Nearby Words:

drab drabbed drabber drabbet drabbing drabbish drabble drabble-tail drabbled drabbler

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