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

In mine, as in the rest, floor-to-ceiling windows framed the city in cinematic proportions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

There’s something just beautifully cinematic about the character. — Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Luc has a distinctive cinematic vision for the film, blending the atmosphere of classic noir with the pace and intensity of a contemporary thriller. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

It’s also known as the home of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, the longest-running nonfiction cinematic event in North America. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Nov. 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