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cinematical

cinematical

6.7
About the look and style of movies
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪnəˈmætɪkəl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : cinematográfico
  • The festival celebrated works with unique cinematical perspectives from around the world.

Examples

  • The cinematical techniques used in this film are revolutionary.

  • Her cinematical skills were evident in every scene.

  • The film's cinematical qualities set it apart from other productions.

  • She admired the cinematical approach the director used in the opening scene.

  • The film's cinematical techniques created a stunning visual experience for the audience.

  • Many directors focus on cinematical storytelling to engage viewers through vivid imagery.

  • Her love for cinematical art began when she first watched classic movies in film school.

Synonyms

cinematic
vscinematical
55 4.9

Having the look of a film, with dramatic wide shots

includes the filmmaking process rather than only finished film qualities
filmic
vscinematical
2 6.6

Having the look and feel of a movie

is broader and applies to movies and filmmaking rather than only style
cinematographic
vscinematical
1 6.8

Having the look of a movie and often being visually dramatic

covers relation to movies and filmmaking rather than only visual style
filmlike
vscinematical
4.1

Having the style and mood of a movie

focuses on relation to movies and filmmaking rather than mere resemblance
filmish
vscinematical
7.9

Like the look of a movie

refers to movies and filmmaking generally rather than only suggestive visual traits

How Cinematic

cinematical
  • Archaic
6.7
filmic
2 6.6

Surface Forms

cinematical positive

Morphology

cinematical = cinema (transparent) = cinema + ical

Clear derivation from 'cinema' with the adjectival suffix '-ical', giving 'relating to films or filmmaking'.

Etymology

Cinematical comes from cinema, which in turn comes from the old Greek word kinema meaning 'movement' and links to the idea of a 'movie' as a moving picture. So cinematical describes things that belong to movies or the art of filmmaking.