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 prestigious cinematic event in mid-coast Maine, running September 17-20, revealed its lineup Tuesday. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

The section showcases nonfiction storytelling distinguished by cinematic craft, insight, and cultural relevance. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

The cinematic drama is an exploration of violence, body and identity – themes that Lenz has also touched on in his previous work. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

The film has been in theaters for a month—breaking box-office records, making 70-mm IMAX the world’s hottest cinematic format, and setting off wave after wave of discourse. — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 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