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

Martinez notes that the mind-bending plot has given audiences a cinematic experience to truly ponder. —William Earl, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025

From Casablanca to The Departed, My Fair Lady to The Unforgiven, the movies put out by the 102-year-old Burbank company have reached deep into all corners of cinematic history. —Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025

Watch Ghosts on Paramount+ Renowned filmmaker David Lynch revolutionized television when infusing his cinematic style into this early-'90s mystery series. —Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

This year’s holiday campaign, shot in Paris with models Rosalieke Fuchs and James Turlington, celebrates luxury gifting and style through cinematic storytelling. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025

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