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dramatic

adjective

Suitable to or characteristic of drama

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
C
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɹəˈmætɪk

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Suitable to or characteristic of drama

    “A dramatic entrance in a swirling cape”

adjective

  1. Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

    “A dramatic sunset”

adjective

  1. Used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style

    “A dramatic tenor”

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or characteristic of drama

    “Dramatic arts”

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Example Sentences

A dramatic entrance in a swirling cape
A dramatic rescue at sea
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
A dramatic tenor
A dramatic soprano
Dramatic arts

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