英語

dramatically

gb/dɹəmˈætɪkli/ us/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb B2 quantity
1

by a large amount

A lot; very much.

用法パターン: [something] increases/decreases/changes [dramatically]
よくある間違い:
Often confused with drastically; dramatically can mean a big change without implying extreme measures or harsh effects.
類義語
significantly (More neutral and common in formal writing; less vivid.) | sharply (Often suggests a steep change, especially up/down.) | substantially (More formal; emphasizes size rather than impact.)
対義語
slightly (Indicates only a small amount of change.) | marginally (Very small change, often in data or results.)
コロケーション
increase dramatically |decrease dramatically |fall dramatically |rise dramatically |drop dramatically |improve dramatically |reduce dramatically |grow dramatically |change dramatically |decline dramatically
テーマ
daily_life |business |news |describing_change
例文
  • Sales increased dramatically after the new product launch.
  • The number of errors dropped dramatically once the bug was fixed.
  • Her mood improved dramatically over the weekend.
学習者向け例文
  • My English got dramatically better this year.
  • Prices fell dramatically last month.
adverb B2 event
2

suddenly and strikingly

Suddenly and in an obvious way.

用法パターン: [something] changes/shift(s) [dramatically] (overnight/in minutes)
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use dramatically when they only mean quickly; it also suggests the change is noticeable or impressive.
類義語
suddenly (Focuses on speed, not necessarily impact.) | abruptly (Emphasizes suddenness, sometimes negative or unexpected.) | strikingly (Emphasizes how noticeable or impressive it is.)
対義語
gradually (Happening slowly over time.) | steadily (Changing slowly and consistently.)
コロケーション
change dramatically overnight |shift dramatically |turn dramatically |alter dramatically |transform dramatically |the situation changed dramatically |conditions changed dramatically |the weather changed dramatically |events unfolded dramatically |the tone changed dramatically
テーマ
daily_life |news |weather |describing_change
例文
  • The weather changed dramatically within an hour.
  • The conversation shifted dramatically when she mentioned the lawsuit.
  • The situation worsened dramatically after the power went out.
学習者向け例文
  • The plan changed dramatically after the meeting.
adverb C1 property
3

in a theatrical, emotional way

In a way that looks like acting; very emotional.

用法パターン: [someone] speak(s)/gesture(s)/react(s) [dramatically]
よくある間違い:
Don’t use dramatically for normal emphasis (e.g., 'I dramatically like it'); it usually implies exaggeration or theatrical behavior.
類義語
theatrically (More direct: like an actor on stage.) | melodramatically (Suggests exaggerated emotion, often too much.) | grandly (Emphasizes a big, impressive style; less about emotion.)
対義語
calmly (Without strong emotion or performance.) | matter-of-factly (Plain and practical, without drama.)
コロケーション
speak dramatically |pause dramatically |gesture dramatically |react dramatically |sigh dramatically |declare dramatically |announce dramatically |roll (one's) eyes dramatically |dramatically throw |dramatically turn away
テーマ
communication |emotions |entertainment
例文
  • He sighed dramatically and walked out of the room.
  • She paused dramatically before revealing the winner.
  • The child reacted dramatically when the toy broke.
学習者向け例文
  • He spoke dramatically like an actor.
adverb C1 event
4

with a dramatic effect

In an exciting or surprising way.

用法パターン: [something] end(s)/unfold(s)/play(s) out [dramatically]
よくある間違い:
This sense is about creating tension or surprise, not necessarily about a large numerical change.
類義語
spectacularly (Focuses on being impressive to watch.) | excitingly (Focuses on emotional excitement, less on surprise.) | sensationally (Often suggests attention-grabbing, sometimes media-driven.)
対義語
anticlimactically (Ending in a disappointing, not-exciting way.) | uneventfully (Without anything exciting happening.)
コロケーション
end dramatically |unfold dramatically |play out dramatically |turn out dramatically |finish dramatically |escalate dramatically |climax dramatically |reveal dramatically |dramatically lit |dramatically framed
テーマ
entertainment |media |storytelling
例文
  • The match ended dramatically with a goal in the final seconds.
  • The trial unfolded dramatically as new evidence appeared.
  • The film begins quietly but builds dramatically toward the end.
学習者向け例文
  • The story ended dramatically.
文法
辞書形
dramatically
IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
US/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
音節・強勢
dra - mat - ic - ally (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: dramatically
  • Plural: dramaticallies
関連語
Forms
dramaticallies noun
Core family
drama noun B1 dramatic adjective B1
Related words
dramatize verb dramatization noun
Negative and opposite forms
undramatic adjective undramatically adverb
Advanced or less common
dramatist noun C1 melodramatic adjective
表現

change dramatically

1
/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɹəmˈætɪkli/
fixed phrase

change a lot, noticeably

To become very different.

例文
  • Our plans changed dramatically after we heard the news.
  • The neighborhood has changed dramatically in the last ten years.
  • His attitude changed dramatically once he understood the problem.

dramatically different

1
/dɹəmˈætɪkli dˈɪfɹənt/
fixed phrase

very different from something

Not the same at all; very different.

例文
  • The new version is dramatically different from the old one.
  • Her life looks dramatically different now that she works remotely.
  • The two proposals are dramatically different in cost and risk.

dramatically opposed

1
/dɹəmˈætɪkli əpˈoʊzd/
fixed phrase formal

strongly contrasting or conflicting

Very different and not agreeing.

例文
  • Their views on immigration are dramatically opposed.
  • The company’s short-term goals are dramatically opposed to its stated mission.
  • The two witnesses offered dramatically opposed accounts of what happened.

rise dramatically

1
/ɹˈaɪz dɹəmˈætɪkli/
fixed phrase

increase quickly by a lot

To go up a lot.

例文
  • House prices rose dramatically during the boom.
  • Temperatures rose dramatically by midday.
  • Costs can rise dramatically if you miss the deadline.

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