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
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Ayorinde’s attention to detail and Little Marvin’s cinematic genius created the perfect balance of history and horror.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
As the speech neared its conclusion, the room once again filled with music, a stately cinematic swell of synthesized strings.
—Charles Homans Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
As the speech neared its conclusion, the room once again filled with music, a stately cinematic swell of synthesized strings.
—Charles Homans Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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