dramatic

Meaning

1. Of or relating to the drama.
2. Striking in appearance or effect.
3. Having a powerful, expressive singing voice.
4. (informal) Tending to exaggerate in order to get attention.

Synonyms

theatrical

spectacular

striking

histrionic

stagy

tense

vivid

Thespian

sensational

gripping

gross

histrionical

intense

marvelous

melodramatic

notable

obvious

operatic

radical

resounding

sharp

shocking

showy

stirring

theater

ultra

drama

abject

pertaining to a drama

blatant

brilliant

dire

dramatical

drastic

exciting

extreme

glaring

Translations

dramatique

dramatisch

dramático

spectaculaire

espectacular

teatral

dramatisch

extrême

théâtral

dramática

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɹəˈmætɪk/

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δραματικός (dramatikós), from δρᾶμα (drâma, “drama, play”), from δράω (dráō, “I do, accomplish”). By surface analysis, drama + -tic.

Sentences

The south lobby was restructured with a new entryway and dramatic atrium .