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dramatic

/dɹʌmˈætɪk/adjective3 syllables

Dramatic means: suitable to or characteristic of drama.

Synonyms for dramatic5

adjective, as in suitable to or characteristic of drama

melodramatic, spectacular, hammy

adjective, as in sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

Opposites of dramatic

undramatic, lyric

What does dramatic mean?4

adjective

1

suitable to or characteristic of drama“a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape”

2

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect“a dramatic sunset”

3

pertaining to or characteristic of drama“dramatic arts”

4

used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style“a dramatic tenor”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with dramatic?27

two syllables

three syllables

traumaticpragmaticecstaticerraticthematicfanaticclimaticschematicpneumaticemphatic

five syllables

aristocratic
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Dramatic in a sentence

  • In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.timmartin
  • With every minute, the flames began to redden the sky in a dramatic display.LoverofEnglish
  • In the past few years, seasons have been subject to dramatic changes.vxern
  • Despite the dramatic accident, the passengers were unhurt and walked out unharmed.arh
  • Don't be so dramatic, it's just a bit of rain!Nuel
  • But when the test results are broken down by subgroup, the differences are dramatic.Cangarejo
  • These programs include concerts of music and dance, lectures, chamber music, and dramatic presentations.CM
  • Don't take that dramatic attitude all of a sudden.B_C

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