cinematic

adjective

cin·​e·​mat·​ic ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 

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

ˌsi-nə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments

Recent Examples on the Web

The Dude’s rug has become a cultural icon since the beloved movie aired in 1998, meaning one lucky fan can accent their own home with a piece of cinematic history. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

Then suddenly your room gets transformed into this extremely stressful, cool, cinematic experience. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Movies, a cinematic experience with great auteurs and international acclaim, were seen as far more prestigious than television, despite the latter's much larger audience. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026

In 1996, it was included in the film registry at the Library of Congress, which is dedicated to American cinematic heritage. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see cinema

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cinematic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic