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Definition of dramatic
1 literature : of or relating to the drama a dramatic actor
2a : suitable to or characteristic of the drama a dramatic story a dramatic attempt to escape a dramatic comebackb : striking in appearance or effect a dramatic pause
3 of an opera singer : having a powerful voice and a declamatory style — compare lyric
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Examples of dramatic in a Sentence
His parents noticed a dramatic change in his behavior.
There was a dramatic increase in prices.
The book tells the dramatic story of her battle with cancer.
She made a dramatic entrance wearing a bright red dress.
There was a dramatic pause before his big announcement.
The painter used dramatic colors.
They are members of the local dramatic society.
Recent Examples of dramatic from the Web
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Domestic Risks O’Rourke said there had been obvious and dramatic changes over the past 20 years, including the rise of an Indonesian middle class, a more decentralized government and the military’s influence in politics diluted.
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And, so far, the true believers don't seem to care, in part because of a seemingly dramatic turn in how many of them just don't believe the press.
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If Barnhart and Gennett combined for the most dramatic play of the night, the most spectacular definitely belonged to right fielder Scott Schebler.
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The penguin habitat, called Cape Fynbos, is a dramatic imitation of Boulders Beach, a real place in South Africa.
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Even though Cindy was a mild storm in those terms, its sustained rains had a dramatic impact.
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The tests have become less dramatic in recent years with fewer quantitative failures.
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At the Ed Roberts Campus, the firm designed a helical, bright-red ramp, a dramatic focal point emerging from the middle of the first-floor lobby.
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The rest of the salon's Instagram account is peppered with similarly dramatic hair transformations:
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Origin and Etymology of dramatic
see drama
Synonym Discussion of dramatic
Other Literature Terms
DRAMATIC Defined for English Language Learners
dramatic
playDefinition of dramatic for English Language Learners
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: sudden and extreme
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: greatly affecting people's emotions
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: attracting attention : causing people to carefully listen, look, etc.
DRAMATIC Defined for Kids
dramatic
playDefinition of dramatic for Students
1 : having to do with drama a dramatic actor
2 : attracting attention He made a dramatic entrance.
3 : sudden and extreme a dramatic change
dramatically
\-ti-kə-lē\ adverbLearn More about dramatic
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