drama

noun

dra·ma ˈdrä-mə

ˈdra-

Synonyms of drama next

literature : a composition (see composition sense 5a) in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance : play compare closet drama

: a movie or television production with characteristics (such as conflict) of a serious play

broadly : a play, movie, or television production with a serious tone or subject

a police drama

literature : dramatic art, literature, or affairs

English drama

: a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces

the drama of the past week

dealing with some family drama

: dramatic state, effect, or quality

the drama of the courtroom proceedings

Example Sentences

He is reading an ancient Greek drama. I prefer drama to comedy. His interest in drama began at a very young age. She studied drama in college. the dramas of teenage life She watched the drama unfold as they began screaming at each other. a competition full of drama the drama of the courtroom proceedings See More

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to her creepy Wednesday role, Jenna has starred in a few horror films recently—including Scream (2022), X (2022), and the school shooting drama-thriller The Fallout (2022), which was an HBO Max release. —

Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023 There were also previous rumors about drama between Nicola and Victoria when Nicola wore a Valentino dress for her wedding instead of a Victoria Beckham design. —

Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023 The show will air live with 3-hour episodes every Friday and Saturday on Reelz this season, providing more high-stakes drama than ever before. —

oregonlive, 3 Mar. 2023 Discovery also helped launch CBS’ streaming service (then called CBS All Access) and currently stands as Paramount+’s longest-running drama. —

James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023 But Jerzy Skolimowski’s formally radical, emotionally wrenching drama about the travails of a donkey is by far this category’s — and perhaps the year’s — most cinematically revivifying achievement. —

Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2023 There's no such thing as too much drama if Sergio Hudson has any say. —

Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 1 Mar. 2023 Netflix’s passionate drama is returning with a second season to steam up your small screens. —

Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2023 Editor’s picks There are a lot of promising individual components, and some juicy drama. —

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2023 See More

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