dramatic
Use Dramatic in a sentence
ɪk 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, especially 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; < Late Latin drāmaticus < Greek drāmatikós, equivalent to drāmat- (stem of drâma) drama + -ikos -ic
1580–90; < Late Latin drāmaticus < Greek drāmatikós, equivalent to drāmat- (stem of drâma) drama + -ikos -ic
Related forms
dra·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·dra·mat·ic, adjective
non·dra·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
o·ver·dra·mat·ic, adjective
o·ver·dra·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
pre·dra·mat·ic, adjective
pseu·do·dra·mat·ic, adjective
pseu·do·dra·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
qua·si-dra·mat·ic, adjective
qua·si-dra·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·dra·mat·ic, adjective
sem·i·dra·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·dra·mat·ic, adjective
Synonyms
1. theatrical. 4. startling, sensational.
1. theatrical. 4. startling, sensational.
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dramatic (drəˈmætɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to drama |
| 2. | like a drama in suddenness, emotional impact, etc |
| 3. | striking; effective |
| 4. | acting or performed in a flamboyant way |
| 5. | music (of a voice) powerful and marked by histrionic quality |
| dra'matically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
dramatic
1580s, from L.L. dramaticus, from Gk. dramatikos, from drama (see drama). Meaning "full of action and striking display, fit for a drama" is from 1725. Dramatic irony is recorded from 1907. Related: Dramatically.
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Example sentences
Bright colors and dramatic forms make dahlias an exciting addition to the summer border.
The differential in wage growth has been more dramatic still.
Those stages of the admission process are compelling, even dramatic.
If you want to read a little less dramatic version of the research, try here.
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