English adjective: dramatic | |||
1. | dramatic suitable to or characteristic of drama | ||
Samples | A dramatic entrance in a swirling cape. A dramatic rescue at sea. | ||
Similar | hammy, melodramatic, spectacular | ||
Attribute | drama | ||
Antonyms | undramatic | ||
2. | dramatic sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | spectacular, striking | ||
Similar | impressive | ||
Antonyms | unimpressive | ||
3. | dramatic pertaining to or characteristic of drama | ||
Samples | Dramatic arts. | ||
4. | dramatic used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style | ||
Samples | A dramatic tenor. A dramatic soprano. | ||
Domain category | music | ||
Antonyms | lyric | ||