drama
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2.5
- noun
- /ˈdrɑːmə/
- Informal
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drama
- But the incessant change that lends the coast its drama also brings peril to its residents.
- high drama
- personal drama
- drama unfolds
And oh, the drama on like payment day.
- And oh, the drama on like payment day.
- You know Elon loves drama and turmoil, right?
- It's like a YouTube drama to the extreme.
- They figured out the drama fuels clicks.
- Alfie asks, what's your take on all the drama in the beauty industry?
- It's kind of around friend drama a little bit.
- Did did you go through a lot of baby Mama drama, man?
- I just had a drama at work, you know?
- We deal with such things as as the inner drama of childhood.
- There's not as much drama in them as people think.
- Let's kick things off with the latest drama on Capitol Hill.
Examples
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He just had a real knack for drama.
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Do you have people that thrive on drama and crisis?
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Okay, whatever your personal drama is can wait.
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But exactly how this drama will play out is an open question.
Academic text (2008) -
Fortunately, for music teachers, drama can be integrated as much or as little as a teacher sees fit.
Academic text (2013) -
Compared to the uncertainty and drama of the first voyage, this return was a milk run.
Academic text (1990) -
American culture values spectator sports, with the drama of the individual sports hero creating his or her own destiny.
Academic text (2013) -
Alfie asks, what's your take on all the drama in the beauty industry?
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A little on-air drama can't be bad for ratings, right?
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The battle lines have been drawn, and high drama is unfolding in the nation's capital.
Synonyms
509
3.2
A feeling of nervousness and anger between people or inside a person
199
4.1
A public display of loud or angry behaviour that embarrasses others
162
5.1
A strong feeling during an argument
138
4.8
A time of great confusion and disorder
73
4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
6
9.1
Very dramatic behavior that tries to get attention
1
6.3
A quick, strong reaction of anger or emotion
A strong, stormy feeling that causes sudden emotional change
A style that uses exaggerated emotions and actions in plays or films
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
1
7.5
A man or boy who makes his feelings seem bigger than they are to get attention
1
5.4
A type of opera where music and story are equally important and the music follows the action
- Literature
A play about Bible stories performed in a church on holy days, usually sung in Latin
How Dramatic
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word drama comes from the Greek drama, which in turn comes from dran meaning 'to do' or 'action'. So when we call a situation drama we mean it feels like a big 'action' of strong feelings and tension.