cinematically
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- adverb
- /ˌsɪnəˈmætɪkli/
- These shots cinematically reinforce and accentuate the film's abiding concern with power relationships.
- cinematically gorgeous
- cinematically stunning film
Examples
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So much of this story is told visually, almost cinematically, without using dialogue as a crutch.
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Um, according to American Cinema magazine, you make the cinematically impossible possible.
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And at 13 minutes long, it's very cinematically nourishing.
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This shot demonstrates how plot elements, characterization, and setting of a film can be cinematically combined in effective regional depiction.
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The characters in Webb's film are portrayed on a more three-dimensional plane, not only cinematically but dramatically.
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It was cinematically epic and in glorious technicolor in its failure, for everyone to see.
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So it would appear we have a match made in heaven, a novel that's written cinematically being transferred to the screen by brothers who are highly proficient in the cinematic language, and who have the good sense not to make unnecessary changes.
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The sweeping landscapes and vibrant colors made the documentary feel incredibly cinematically captivating.
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Her performance was so emotional that it resonated cinematically, drawing the audience into the story.
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The film used unique camera angles to depict the action cinematically, enhancing the viewer's experience.
Synonyms
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In a way that looks like a film using camera shots and lighting
How Cinematic
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cinematically comes from cinema, which means 'movie', and from the Greek kinema, meaning 'movement', the same idea in kinetic. So to do something cinematically is to show it like a film, with strong visual movement and drama.