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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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
The highly cinematic durability test conducted in China’s Hainan showcases the BYD EV can withstand extreme external pressure.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Sky Genie is another mode for quick-fire cinematic moves like orbit and spiral.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Velvet napkins, ornate handblown glassware and a visible pass with Hollywood-ready heat lamps solidify the scene as sultry and cinematic.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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 7 Dec. 2025.
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