Meaning of DRAMATIC
| Pronunciation: | | dru'matik
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- [adj] suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
- [adj] 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"
- [adj] (music; of a singer or singing voice) marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; "a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano"
- [adj] pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"
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| | Synonyms: | | hammy, impressive, melodramatic, spectacular, striking |
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| | Antonyms: | | lyric, undramatic | | |
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| | Definition: | | Dramatic
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| | Definition: | | \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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