— dramatically , adv.
/dreuh mat"ik/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to the drama.
2. employing the form or manner of the drama.
3. characteristic of or appropriate to the drama, esp. in involving conflict or contrast; vivid; moving: dramatic colors; a dramatic speech.
4. highly effective; striking: The silence following his impassioned speech was dramatic.
[ 1580-90; dramaticus dramatikós, equiv. to dramat- (s. of drâma ) DRAMA + - ikos -IC ]
Syn. 1. theatrical. 4. startling, sensational.