dramatic
gb/dɹəmˈætɪk/ us/dɹəmˈætɪk/
B1
Inglés
~ 2300
drámai, látványos, teátrális, drámázik, túldramatizál, színházi
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
a dramatic [change/event/scene]
The play ended with a dramatic twist that no one expected.
A darab drámai fordulattal ért véget, amire senki sem számított.
There has been a dramatic improvement in her health.
Látványosan javult az egészségi állapota.
The mountain offers a dramatic view of the valley.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The movie had a dramatic ending.
A filmnek drámai befejezése volt.
We saw a dramatic change in the weather.
Az időjárásban drámai változást tapasztaltunk.
Her dress was very dramatic and beautiful.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dramatic' with 'theatrical' when describing real events; 'dramatic' can be literal for big changes, not only about acting.
Significado
Exciting or emotionally striking
Colocaciones
dramatic change
|dramatic effect
|dramatic improvement
|dramatic scene
|dramatic increase
Sinónimos
striking (Focuses on being very noticeable or impressive rather than emotional.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Lacking anything exciting or emotionally powerful.)
Temas
emotions
|arts
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very exciting or full of strong feeling; likely to get attention.
Having a strong effect on people's emotions or attention, often in a way that is exciting or impressive.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is being dramatic
Stop being so dramatic; it’s just a small scratch.
Ne drámázz már; ez csak egy kis karcolás.
He told the story in a very dramatic way, waving his arms for emphasis.
Nagyon teátrálisan adta elő a történetet, és nyomatékul a karjával hadonászott.
She tends to be dramatic about minor issues.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Don't be so dramatic.
Ne drámázz már.
He is dramatic when he talks about his job.
Nagyon drámázik, amikor a munkájáról beszél.
She made a dramatic face when she saw the bill.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'dramatic' for any strong emotion; it specifically implies exaggeration or performance-like behavior.
Significado
Exaggerated like in theater
Colocaciones
being dramatic
|overly dramatic
|sound dramatic
Sinónimos
theatrical (Specifically connected to acting and stage performance, but can also describe exaggerated behavior.)
Antónimos
understated (Expressed in a quiet and simple way without exaggeration.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Acting or speaking in a way that is bigger and more emotional than normal, like in a play.
Behaving or expressing emotions in an exaggerated, theatrical way, as if performing in a play.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
dramatic [arts/performance/script]
She studied dramatic literature at university.
Az egyetemen drámairodalmat tanult.
The festival features several dramatic performances.
A fesztivál programjában több színházi előadás is szerepel.
He has a background in the dramatic arts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like dramatic plays.
Szeretem a drámákat.
She is a dramatic actor.
Ő drámai színész.
He studies dramatic writing.
Significado
Related to drama or plays
Colocaciones
dramatic arts
|dramatic performance
|dramatic monologue
Sinónimos
theatrical (Directly refers to theater and stage acting; overlaps strongly with this meaning.)
Antónimos
non-dramatic (Not related to drama or plays.)
Temas
arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
About plays, acting, or drama as art.
Relating to drama as a form of literature or performance, especially in theater or film.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
dramatic
AFI
GB/dɹəmˈætɪk/
US/dɹəmˈætɪk/
Sílabas y acento
dra - mat - ic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: dramatic
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The change in his health was nothing short of dramatic.
- Her performance was nothing short of dramatic.