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- [druh-mat-ik]
- /drəˈmæt ɪk/
- /drəˈmætɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [druh-mat-ik]
- /drəˈmæt ɪk/
Definitions of dramatic word
- adjective dramatic of or relating to the drama. 1
- adjective dramatic employing the form or manner of the drama. 1
- adjective dramatic characteristic of or appropriate to the drama, especially in involving conflict or contrast; vivid; moving: dramatic colors; a dramatic speech. 1
- adjective dramatic highly effective; striking: The silence following his impassioned speech was dramatic. 1
- noun dramatic Of or relating to drama or the performance or study of drama. 1
- adjective dramatic with drama 1
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Origin of dramatic
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin drāmaticus < Greek drāmatikós, equivalent to drāmat- (stem of drâma) drama + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Dramatic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dramatic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dramatic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dramatic
adj dramatic
- sensational — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
- startling — creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.
- breathtaking — If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing.
- thrilling — producing sudden, strong, and deep emotion or excitement.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
adjective dramatic
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- studied — marked by or suggestive of conscious effort; not spontaneous or natural; affected: studied simplicity.
- intense — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
noun dramatic
- volubility — characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause.
- speechmaker — a person who delivers speeches.
- wittiness — possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.
- meaningfulness — full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
- mellifluousness — sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding: a mellifluous voice; mellifluous tones.
Antonyms for dramatic
adj dramatic
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- comedic — Comedic means relating to comedy.
- unexciting — producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.
- unmoving — not moving; still; motionless.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
adjective dramatic
- natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
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