dramatic
gb/dɹəmˈætɪk/ us/dɹəmˈætɪk/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 2300
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Exciting or emotionally striking
Very exciting or full of strong feeling; likely to get attention.
نمط الاستخدام:
a dramatic [change/event/scene]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dramatic' with 'theatrical' when describing real events; 'dramatic' can be literal for big changes, not only about acting.
المرادفات
striking (Focuses on being very noticeable or impressive rather than emotional.)
الأضداد
ordinary (Lacking anything exciting or emotionally powerful.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
dramatic change
|dramatic effect
|dramatic improvement
|dramatic scene
|dramatic increase
الموضوعات
emotions
|arts
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The play ended with a dramatic twist that no one expected.
- There has been a dramatic improvement in her health.
- The mountain offers a dramatic view of the valley.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The movie had a dramatic ending.
- We saw a dramatic change in the weather.
- Her dress was very dramatic and beautiful.
adjective
B1
property
2
Exaggerated like in theater
Acting or speaking in a way that is bigger and more emotional than normal, like in a play.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is being dramatic
خطأ شائع:
Learners may overuse 'dramatic' for any strong emotion; it specifically implies exaggeration or performance-like behavior.
المرادفات
theatrical (Specifically connected to acting and stage performance, but can also describe exaggerated behavior.)
الأضداد
understated (Expressed in a quiet and simple way without exaggeration.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
being dramatic
|overly dramatic
|sound dramatic
الموضوعات
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Stop being so dramatic; it’s just a small scratch.
- He told the story in a very dramatic way, waving his arms for emphasis.
- She tends to be dramatic about minor issues.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Don't be so dramatic.
- He is dramatic when he talks about his job.
- She made a dramatic face when she saw the bill.
adjective
B2
property
3
Related to drama or plays
About plays, acting, or drama as art.
نمط الاستخدام:
dramatic [arts/performance/script]
المرادفات
theatrical (Directly refers to theater and stage acting; overlaps strongly with this meaning.)
الأضداد
non-dramatic (Not related to drama or plays.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
dramatic arts
|dramatic performance
|dramatic monologue
الموضوعات
arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She studied dramatic literature at university.
- The festival features several dramatic performances.
- He has a background in the dramatic arts.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I like dramatic plays.
- She is a dramatic actor.
- He studies dramatic writing.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
dramatic
IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪk/
US/dɹəmˈætɪk/
المقاطع والنبر
dra - mat - ic (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: dramatic
عائلة الكلمة
Core family
drama
noun B1
dramatically
adverb B2
Related words
dramatize
verb
dramatization
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undramatic
adjective
Advanced or less common
dramatist
noun C1
melodramatic
adjective
التعبيرات
make a dramatic entrance
1/mˈeɪk ə dɹəmˈætɪk ˈɛntɹəns/
fixed phrase
Arrive in an attention-grabbing way
To come into a place in a way that makes many people look at you.
أمثلة
- She made a dramatic entrance, wearing a bright red dress.
- The actor made a dramatic entrance onto the stage.
nothing short of dramatic
1/nˈʌθɪŋ ʃˈɔɹt əv dɹəmˈætɪk/
fixed phrase
Extremely impressive or significant
Used to say something is very big, important, or surprising.
أمثلة
- The change in his health was nothing short of dramatic.
- Her performance was nothing short of dramatic.