cinematic
adjective
cin·e·mat·ic
ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for motion pictures or the filming of motion pictures
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a motion picture
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
Recent Examples on the Web
Elizabeth Sankey’s deeply personal documentary examines the relationship between the cinematic portrayals of witches and the all-too-real experiences of postpartum depression by utilizing footage that spans the entirety of film history alongside heartrending personal testimony.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Inspired by Sankey’s own struggles with mental health, the film draws connections between postpartum depression and the history and cinematic representation of witches in Western society.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
The talented actors were given lots of cinematic scenery on which to chew.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Av Westin, a producer who worked with her at the start of her career and at its peak, described her restless drive to me in words that were cinematic.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Hemsworth said joining Miller’s cinematic universe was a dream come true.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Of course, the real cinematic experience comes in the form of an underwater Nemo viewing window.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
Allen’s cinematic dream becomes a morally dubious nightmare.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Apr. 2024
His pictures speak in a cinematic voice that is uniquely and completely his own.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Inspired by Sankey’s own struggles with mental health, the film draws connections between postpartum depression and the history and cinematic representation of witches in Western society.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
The talented actors were given lots of cinematic scenery on which to chew.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Av Westin, a producer who worked with her at the start of her career and at its peak, described her restless drive to me in words that were cinematic.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Hemsworth said joining Miller’s cinematic universe was a dream come true.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Of course, the real cinematic experience comes in the form of an underwater Nemo viewing window.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
Allen’s cinematic dream becomes a morally dubious nightmare.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Apr. 2024
His pictures speak in a cinematic voice that is uniquely and completely his own.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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