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
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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Amenities and experiences The 10th floor spa remains one of the hotel’s biggest assets, not least because the panoramic views across Hyde Park make even a quick sauna session feel cinematic.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
American designers could achieve commercial or cinematic success in New York or Los Angeles, but Paris remained the symbolic capital of luxury, couture and critical authority.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
As massive immigration enforcement actions were underway in Minnesota this January, the Department of Homeland Security released a video that, at first glance, appeared to resemble a cinematic trailer.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Visit all the famed cinematic spots, then grab a meat pie (one of the area's signature dishes) and enjoy the river breeze.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
American designers could achieve commercial or cinematic success in New York or Los Angeles, but Paris remained the symbolic capital of luxury, couture and critical authority.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
As massive immigration enforcement actions were underway in Minnesota this January, the Department of Homeland Security released a video that, at first glance, appeared to resemble a cinematic trailer.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Visit all the famed cinematic spots, then grab a meat pie (one of the area's signature dishes) and enjoy the river breeze.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cinematic
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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