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| 1. | [ adjective ] suitable to or characteristic of drama | |
| Examples: | "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape" "a dramatic rescue at sea" |
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| Related terms: | undramatic spectacular melodramatic hammy drama | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | |
| Synonyms: | striking spectacular | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | impressive | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] pertaining to or characteristic of drama | |
| Examples: | "dramatic arts" |
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| Related terms: | play | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (music; of a singer or singing voice) marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style | |
| Examples: | "a dramatic tenor" "a dramatic soprano" |
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| Related terms: | lyric music | |
| Similar spelling: |
dramatics dramaturgic dramatize dramatist dramatise dramaturgy |
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