DRAMATIC


Meaning of DRAMATIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ drəmætɪk ]

Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.

1.

A dramatic change or event happens suddenly and is very noticeable and surprising.

A fifth year of drought is expected to have dramatic effects on the California economy...

= striking

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• dra‧mati‧cal‧ly

At speeds above 50mph, serious injuries dramatically increase.

ADV : usu ADV with v , also ADV adj

2.

A dramatic action, event, or situation is exciting and impressive.

He witnessed many dramatic escapes as people jumped from as high as the fourth floor...

ADJ

• dra‧mati‧cal‧ly

He tipped his head to one side and sighed dramatically.

ADV : usu ADV with v , also ADV adj

3.

You use dramatic to describe things connected with or relating to the theatre, drama, or plays.

...a dramatic arts major in college...

ADJ : ADJ n

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