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Dramatic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Dramatic : adj
1: suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance
in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea" [ant:
undramatic]
2: sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a
dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular
display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play";
"his striking good looks always created a sensation" [syn:
spectacular, striking]
3: pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"
4: used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power
and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style;
"a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano" [ant: lyric]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Dramatic : \Dra*mat"ic\, Dramatical \Dra*mat"ic*al\, a. [Gr. ?,
fr. ?: cf. F. dramatique.]
Of or pertaining to the drama; appropriate to, or having the
qualities of, a drama; theatrical; vivid.
The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic
effect. --Motley.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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