suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
Used in a Sentence
dramatic
How to use dramatic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for dramatic.
Editorial note
I guess depressing is a dramatic word, but that's how it feels.
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Quick take
suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of dramatic gathered in one view.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "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"
pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for dramatic.
adjective
suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
adjective
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "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"
See also: spectacular, striking
adjective
pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"
adjective
used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; "a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano"
Example sentences
I guess depressing is a dramatic word, but that's how it feels.
"The problem we face is pretty huge, because it will take a dramatic cultural change in order for us to start catching up.
TC has been a trash rag from the start, and their flaming dramatic burnout is just as trash as everything else they've ever published.
The change in personality was dramatic, creepy, and like something out of a horror movie.
The lesson here is how prejudice and crowd-think can dramatically affect and distort perceptions.
We've had 3 dramatic shifts in our evolution before, and the shape the next one will take is a topic that occupies most of my waking hours, mind space, and creativity.
But there are other less dramatic things they might be doing besides money laundering: using undocumented labor, for example.
This rocket alone represents a dramatic disruption of the entire orbital launch industry, offering to make launch of both humans and cargo cheaper than it's ever been by an incredibly wide margin.
Even once you've 'made it' and acquired one of the biggest, most powerful vessels in the game, you have dramatic weaknesses - a pilot in a supercarrier worth $500 USD can, despite his mighty defenses and arsenal of fighters and point-defense weapons, be undone by a single opposing player in a ship that is literally worth nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use dramatic in a sentence?
I guess depressing is a dramatic word, but that's how it feels.
What does dramatic mean?
suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
What part of speech is dramatic?
dramatic is commonly used as adjective.