How to Use dramatic in a Sentence

dramatic

adjective

• The book tells the dramatic story of her battle with cancer.
• There was a dramatic increase in prices.
• The painter used dramatic colors.
• She made a dramatic entrance wearing a bright red dress.
• There was a dramatic pause before his big announcement.
• They are members of the local dramatic society.
• His parents noticed a dramatic change in his behavior.
• The rooms are grand, high-ceilinged, spacious, and the best have dramatic lake views.
  — Everett Potter, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
• In the arc of the eight episodes, a dramatic event happens that affects the country.
  — Ilaria Ravarino, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2023
• When there are clouds blocking the sun and the moon, the eclipse effects are much less dramatic.
  — Anna Gordon, TIME, 30 Mar. 2024
• Make sure the berries are long enough to drape loosely over the sides to achieve a more dramatic effect.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
• Heffron had no second thoughts about such a dramatic change, though the same can't be said for the groom.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2023
• The most dramatic steakhouse performance is the act of sending back the steak.
  — Rita Bullwinkel, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024
• There have been two dramatic examples of this in just the past few weeks—one that went in favor of the Knicks, one that went against them.
  — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2024
• The search for the next dramatic alley crew is underway.
  — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 June 2023
• Warming has a dramatic impact on rain:What does the data tell us about your state?
  — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
• In New York, the results of the experiment have been dramatic.
  — Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
• Two of those last three games have been decided in shootouts, and Sunday’s was dramatic.
  — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2023
• The front door opens to the main reception hall, which is anchored by a dramatic cantilevered staircase.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
• Sign up Since then, there has been a dramatic shift in the tenor of local politics in Douglas County.
  — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 11 Oct. 2023
• The author's hair and makeup completed the dramatic effect of her look.
  — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
• Around the same time, Williams began exploring more dramatic roles as well.
  — Katie Rife, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2024
• The This Is Me…Now singer kept super cozy in a white teddy bear coat featuring a dramatic collar.
  — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023
• Will Jack Smith and Fani Willis present dramatic new evidence?
  — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 11 Sep. 2023
• In real life, though, a midlife crisis is rarely so obvious or dramatic, or the sole province of men.
  — Juli Fraga, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2024
• Along with the gorgeous wardrobe, sunshine, and palm trees, perhaps the most dramatic details of the 10-episode series are found in the interiors.
  — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
• The dramatic flair at the bottom adds a touch of gothic elegance to your look, perfect for expressing your unique style.
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
• But to make the movie more dramatic, the writers made the three Le Mans winners consist of Mardenborough and two of the fictional runners-up.
  — USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
• Nevertheless, filler was injected into my tear troughs that day, and not to sound too dramatic, but my face hasn’t looked the same since.
  — Taryn Brooke, Allure, 1 Feb. 2024
• And maybe, things will be a little less dramatic around here come Saturday and Sunday morning.
  — Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024