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dramatic

[ druh-mat-ik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the drama.

    Synonyms:

  2. employing the form or manner of the drama.
  3. characteristic of or appropriate to the drama, especially in involving conflict or contrast; vivid; moving:

    dramatic colors;

    a dramatic speech.

  4. highly effective; striking:

    The silence following his impassioned speech was dramatic.

    Synonyms: ,



dramatic

/ əˈæɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to drama
  2. like a drama in suddenness, emotional impact, etc
  3. striking; effective
  4. acting or performed in a flamboyant way
  5. music (of a voice) powerful and marked by histrionic quality
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dramatic1

First recorded in 1580–90; from Late Latin 峾پܲ, from Greek 峾پó, equivalent to 峾- (stem of â ) drama + -ikos -ic
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A 9-year-old boy in Kentucky was swept away by flood waters on Friday, one of at least nine people to die in a series of dramatic storms that continue to pummel the US.

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In a dramatic finale, Banton pulled Kashif Ali to the mid-wicket boundary off the penultimate ball of the day to break the record and make it a day to remember for all Somerset supporters.

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The PM is spending another dramatic weekend working the phones from the peace of his country pad, Chequers.

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The report concluded that impact on welfare would be "dramatic."

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“Most Kansans, including agriculture, which is so affected, I think they were expecting something less dramatic.”

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