pseudo-dramatic

pseu·do-dra·mat·ic

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Definitions of pseudo-dramatic word

adjective pseudo-dramatic of or relating to the drama. 1
adjective pseudo-dramatic employing the form or manner of the drama. 1
adjective pseudo-dramatic characteristic of or appropriate to the drama, especially in involving conflict or contrast; vivid; moving: dramatic colors; a dramatic speech. 1
adjective pseudo-dramatic highly effective; striking: The silence following his impassioned speech was dramatic. 1

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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exclamation

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".

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