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dra⋅mat⋅ic

  [druh-mat-ik]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the drama.
2. employing the form or manner of the drama.
3. characteristic of or appropriate to the drama, esp. in involving conflict or contrast; vivid; moving: dramatic colors; a dramatic speech.
4. highly effective; striking: The silence following his impassioned speech was dramatic.
Origin:
1580–90; < LL drāmaticus < Gk drāmatikós, equiv. to drāmat- (s. of drâma) drama + -ikos -ic

Related forms:
dra⋅mat⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. theatrical. 4. startling, sensational.
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dra·mat·ic   (drə-māt'ĭk)   
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 drāmaticus, from Greek drāmatikos, from drāma, drāmat-, drama; see drama.]
dra·mat'i·cal·ly adv.
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Dramatic

Dra*mat"ic\, Dramatical \Dra*mat"ic*al\, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ?: cf. F. dramatique.] Of or pertaining to the drama; appropriate to, or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; vivid.

The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic effect. --Motley.
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Language Translation for : Dramatic
Spanish: dramático,
German: Schauspiel-…,
Japanese: 演劇の
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