dramatic
gb/dɹəmˈætɪk/ us/dɹəmˈætɪk/
B1
Английски
~ 2300
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B1
property
1
Exciting or emotionally striking
Very exciting or full of strong feeling; likely to get attention.
Модел на употреба:
a dramatic [change/event/scene]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dramatic' with 'theatrical' when describing real events; 'dramatic' can be literal for big changes, not only about acting.
Синоними
striking (Focuses on being very noticeable or impressive rather than emotional.)
Антоними
ordinary (Lacking anything exciting or emotionally powerful.)
Колокации
dramatic change
|dramatic effect
|dramatic improvement
|dramatic scene
|dramatic increase
Теми
emotions
|arts
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is being dramatic
Честа грешка:
Learners may overuse 'dramatic' for any strong emotion; it specifically implies exaggeration or performance-like behavior.
Синоними
theatrical (Specifically connected to acting and stage performance, but can also describe exaggerated behavior.)
Антоними
understated (Expressed in a quiet and simple way without exaggeration.)
Колокации
being dramatic
|overly dramatic
|sound dramatic
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
dramatic [arts/performance/script]
Синоними
theatrical (Directly refers to theater and stage acting; overlaps strongly with this meaning.)
Антоними
non-dramatic (Not related to drama or plays.)
Колокации
dramatic arts
|dramatic performance
|dramatic monologue
Теми
arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She studied dramatic literature at university.
- The festival features several dramatic performances.
- He has a background in the dramatic arts.
Примери за учащи
- I like dramatic plays.
- She is a dramatic actor.
- He studies dramatic writing.
Граматика
Речникова форма
dramatic
IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪk/
US/dɹəmˈætɪk/
Срички и ударение
dra - mat - ic (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: dramatic
Семейство думи
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
Изрази
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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- The change in his health was nothing short of dramatic.
- Her performance was nothing short of dramatic.