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dramatic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /drəˈmætɪk/

dramatic means: Very large and sudden, especially when describing a change.

adjective

BIG CHANGEB2

Very large and sudden, especially when describing a change.

  • There was a dramatic rise in prices.
  • Her health showed a dramatic improvement.
  • The new road caused dramatic changes in the village.

Similar words: major, striking

Opposites: slight

Common phrases: dramatic change, dramatic increase, dramatic improvement

STRIKINGB2

Very noticeable or impressive, making people feel excited or surprised.

  • The room has dramatic lighting.
  • We enjoyed a dramatic view of the mountains.
  • She made a dramatic entrance in a red dress.

Similar words: striking, impressive, spectacular

Opposites: unimpressive

Common phrases: dramatic view, dramatic effect, dramatic entrance

THEATREB2

Connected with plays, acting, or the theatre.

  • She studies dramatic literature.
  • The school offers training in the dramatic arts.
  • His first dramatic role was in a school play.

Similar words: theatrical

Common phrases: dramatic arts, dramatic performance, dramatic literature

EXAGGERATINGB2

Showing stronger feelings than necessary, often to attract attention.

  • Stop being so dramatic.
  • His dramatic reaction surprised everyone.
  • She gets dramatic over the smallest problems.

Similar words: theatrical, overemotional

Opposites: calm

Common phrases: be dramatic, dramatic reaction

Questions about dramatic

What does dramatic mean?

Very large and sudden, especially when describing a change.

What is dramatic in other languages?

Türkçe: büyük · Español: drástico · Français: spectaculaire · Deutsch: drastisch · Italiano: drastico · 日本語: 劇的な

How do you pronounce dramatic?

It is pronounced /drəˈmætɪk/.

How do you use dramatic in a sentence?

There was a dramatic rise in prices. Her health showed a dramatic improvement.

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