dramatic
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7.2
- adjective
- /drəˈmætɪk/
- Specialized
:
dramático
Examples
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That was a rather dramatic way of getting my attention, wouldn't you say?
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Because these changes are slow and not particularly dramatic, they have gone largely unnoticed.
Academic text (2011) -
The school-home report form had a dramatic effect the first week after implementation.
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In the past three years, there has been a dramatic increase in Malaysian faculty.
Academic text (1990) -
Ukraine has experienced a dramatic and rapid rise in HIV infections, fueled initially by injection drug users.
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The Spanish conquest of Peru remains one of the most dramatic examples in history of civilizations colliding.
Academic text (2011) -
Halting climate change is a daunting endeavor that will require dramatic modifications to the future global energy mix.
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The opera singer's performance was truly dramatic, captivating the audience with her powerful voice.
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In the final scene, the actor delivered a dramatic monologue that left everyone in tears.
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Her dramatic interpretation of the role showcased her emotional depth and vocal strength.
Synonyms
98
4.8
Related to the theatre or showing strong feeling in a dramatic way like an actor on stage
Antonyms
Compounds
- Literature
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5.6
A situation where the audience knows something important that the characters do not know in a play or film
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3.8
An event where people put on a play with actors, a director, and stage sets
A written work like a play created to be performed by actors on stage, television, or film
- Specialized
A woman opera singer with a strong, rich middle voice that can be heard over an orchestra
How Dramatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word dramatic comes from the Greek word drama, 'a play', from dran, 'to do'. A dramatic voice has the big emotion and strong sound you expect in a stage performance, so it is called 'dramatic' because it helps bring the story to life.