dramatic Meaning & Definition
What Does Dramatic Mean?
Dramatic is used as an adjective meaning Of or relating to the drama. It can also mean Striking in appearance or effect.
Quick Facts About Dramatic
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɹəˈmætɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | impressive, melodramatic and striking |
| Antonyms | undramatic and lyric |
| Comparative / superlative | more dramatic, most dramatic |
Dramatic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to the drama.
- Striking in appearance or effect.
a dramatic view of the Alps
- Having a powerful, expressive singing voice.
- Tending to exaggerate in order to get attention.
You're not bleeding out; the knife barely scratched your skin. Stop being so dramatic!
Synonyms of Dramatic
Dramatic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dramatic
Dramatic in a Sentence
a dramatic view of the Alps
You're not bleeding out; the knife barely scratched your skin. Stop being so dramatic!
Word Forms & Grammar
dramatic (comparative more dramatic, superlative most dramatic)
Words That Rhyme With Dramatic
Origin of Dramatic
Learned borrowing from Latin drāmaticus,[1] borrowed from Ancient Greek δρᾱμᾰτῐκός (drāmătĭkós), from δρᾶμα (drâma) + -τικός (-tikós). By surface analysis, drama + -tic.
Dramatic Pronunciation
You say dramatic as //dɹəˈmætɪk//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Dramatic
What part of speech is dramatic?
Dramatic is an adjective.
What is another word for dramatic?
Close synonyms of dramatic are impressive, melodramatic and striking. See the full list of dramatic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of dramatic?
Antonyms of dramatic include undramatic and lyric.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dramatic?
The comparative form is more dramatic and the superlative form is most dramatic.