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non-dramatic

non-dramatic

3.7
Free from strong feeling or sudden events
  • adjective
  • /nɒn-drəˈmætɪk/
translation icon : no dramático
  • Her explanation was clear and non-dramatic, making it easy for everyone to understand.

Examples

  • The meeting ended in a non-dramatic way, with everyone agreeing on the next steps.

  • He prefers a non-dramatic lifestyle, avoiding unnecessary excitement or conflict.

  • This film is non-dramatic.

  • Her style is very non-dramatic.

  • Her explanation was clear and non-dramatic, making it easy for everyone to understand.

  • The meeting ended in a non-dramatic way, with everyone agreeing on the next steps.

  • He prefers a non-dramatic lifestyle, avoiding unnecessary excitement or conflict.

Synonyms

undramatic
vsnon-dramatic
1 4.2

Having no strong emotion and not exciting

is broader, meaning lacking excitement or emotional intensity
unsensational
vsnon-dramatic
1 6.0

Calm and not meant to excite or shock people

is about an inherent lack of excitement or emotional intensity
nontheatrical
vsnon-dramatic
5.3

Being calm and natural in behavior or expression

is more general, meaning merely lacking excitement or emotional intensity
untheatrical
vsnon-dramatic
6.8

Not dramatic or showy

is more general, referring to lack of excitement or emotional qualities

Antonyms

dramatic
358 3.6

Very noticeable and meant to get attention, like a long pause or strong gesture

theatrical
98 4.8

Related to the theatre or showing strong feeling in a dramatic way like an actor on stage

How Dramatic

melodramatic
32 5.6
dramatic
358 3.6
non-dramatic
3.7
calm
735 1.0

Surface Forms

non-dramatic positive
non-dramaticer comparative
non-dramaticest superlative

Morphology

non-dramatic = dramatic (transparent) = non + dramatic

The prefix 'non-' simply negates the adjective 'dramatic'; the meaning 'not dramatic' is directly and predictably derived.

Etymology

Non-dramatic is made of the part non- meaning 'not' and dramatic, from drama meaning 'play' or 'strong emotion'. So non-dramatic means 'not full of strong feeling or showy action', which fits the idea of being calm and not exciting.