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English adjective: dramatic

1. dramatic suitable to or characteristic of drama


SamplesA dramatic entrance in a swirling cape.
A dramatic rescue at sea.


Similarhammy, melodramatic, spectacular


Attributedrama


Antonymsundramatic

2. dramatic sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect


SamplesA dramatic sunset.
A dramatic pause.
A spectacular display of northern lights.
It was a spectacular play.
His striking good looks always created a sensation.


Synonymsspectacular, striking


Similarimpressive


Antonymsunimpressive

3. dramatic pertaining to or characteristic of drama


SamplesDramatic arts.

4. dramatic used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style


SamplesA dramatic tenor.
A dramatic soprano.


Domain categorymusic


Antonymslyric









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