dramatic

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    suitable to or characteristic of drama
    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
    pertaining to or characteristic of drama
    used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style

Word Origin

dramatic (adj.)
1580s, from Late Latin dramaticus, from Greek dramatikos "pertaining to plays," from drama (genitive dramatos; see drama). Meaning "full of action and striking display, fit for a drama" is from 1725. Dramatic irony is recorded from 1907. Related: Dramatical; dramatically.

Synonym

Example

1. This year may bring more dramatic change .
2. How could china make a big , dramatic leap ?
3. That was really a qualitative and dramatic change in un operations .
4. Most brushes with the authorities are less dramatic .
5. Have you ever had some huge , big goal something dramatic and life-changing ?

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