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

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Nuptials—both real and cinematic—aside, The Drama press tour has given Zendaya the opportunity to enjoy some of her prettiest and most youthful looks in recent years. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026

Pack smart, and the journey becomes just as cinematic as the destination. —Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026

Pack smart, and the journey becomes just as cinematic as the destination. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 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