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- pronunciation:
- dr
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tihk
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is dramatic, it has to do with plays or acting in plays.
The theater downtown shows both dramatic performances and movies. |
| definition 2: |
If something is dramatic, it shows or causes a lot of emotion. A dramatic scene in a movie makes people feel strong emotion when they watch it. If a person is being dramatic, they are showing strong emotion. If someone reads something in a dramatic way, they make other people feel the emotion in what they are reading.
Jason read his story in such a dramatic way that the whole class got serious and paid attention.- similar words:
- emotional
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| definition 3: |
If something is dramatic, it is very new or different or exciting. It stands out and people can notice it easily.
Spring brought a dramatic change in the weather.- synonyms:
- impressive, striking
- similar words:
- emotional, exciting
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| derivation: |
dramatically (adv.) |
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