Definitions for: Dramatic


[adj] suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
[adj] sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
[adj] (music; of a singer or singing voice) marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; "a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano"
[adj] pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"



Webster (1913) Definition: Dra*mat"ic, Dramatical Dra*mat"ic*al, a. [Gr. ?,
fr. ?: cf. F. dramatique.]
Of or pertaining to the drama; appropriate to, or having the
qualities of, a drama; theatrical; vivid.

The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic
effect. --Motley.

Synonyms: hammy, impressive, melodramatic, spectacular, striking

Antonyms: lyric, undramatic

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