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dra⋅mat⋅ic

[druh-mat-ik]
–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


dra⋅mat⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb


1. theatrical. 4. startling, sensational.
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undramatic

adjective
lacking dramatic force and quality; "moved with quiet force and undramatic bearing" [ant: dramatic
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