dramatization

noun

dra·​ma·​ti·​za·​tion ˌdra-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌdrä-

1

: the action of dramatizing

2

: a dramatized version (as of a novel)

Synonyms of dramatization

• drama
• play

Examples of dramatization in a Sentence

a dramatization of a true story

Recent Examples on the Web

As for Ryan Murphy's dramatization, executive producer Brad Simpson told USA Today that Love Story sped up and simplified John's involvement with the actress in order to prioritize his relationship with Carolyn. —Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026

Spielberg has been fascinated by the UFO topic his whole career, with his 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind still considered by many to be the most compelling dramatization of the subject. —James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026

If the semi-historical dramatization angle of Love Story grabbed you, this should be next in your queue. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026

The Faithful is based on the Bible, and showcases a faithful dramatization of the Book of Genesis as told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dramatization

• self-dramatization

Rhymes for dramatization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

dramatization

noun

dra·​ma·​ti·​za·​tion

variants or British dramatisation

ˌdram-ət-ə-ˈzā-shən, ˌdräm- 

: the transformation which in psychoanalytic theory the underlying dream thoughts undergo into dramatic and pictorial form before they can take part in the actual dream