cinematic

adjective

cin·​e·​mat·​ic ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce cinematic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a movie
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
cinematically adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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The campaign, along with its cinematic ads and cross-promotion of the Victory tour, marked the beginning of the superstar-as-multinational brand. Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The dramatic landscape framed by the soaring San Juan Mountains makes for a cinematic, surreal backdrop for summer events, from open-air film screenings and art walks to live music and weekly markets. AFAR Media, 26 June 2025 Wintour also steered Condé Nast through its digital pivot, all while transforming the Met Gala into fashion’s most coveted, cinematic red-carpet event (Wintour became co-chair of the prestigious event in 1995). Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 26 June 2025 The cinematic tale promises daring visuals, which are kaleidoscopic and often make the story, and life, feel like shattered glass. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cinematic

Word History

Etymology

see cinema

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinematic was in 1912

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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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