dramatic
gb/dɹəmˈætɪk/ us/dɹəmˈætɪk/
B1
Inglês
~ 2300
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
Exciting or emotionally striking
Very exciting or full of strong feeling; likely to get attention.
Padrão de uso:
a dramatic [change/event/scene]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dramatic' with 'theatrical' when describing real events; 'dramatic' can be literal for big changes, not only about acting.
Sinónimos
striking (Focuses on being very noticeable or impressive rather than emotional.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Lacking anything exciting or emotionally powerful.)
Colocações
dramatic change
|dramatic effect
|dramatic improvement
|dramatic scene
|dramatic increase
Temas
emotions
|arts
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is being dramatic
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse 'dramatic' for any strong emotion; it specifically implies exaggeration or performance-like behavior.
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.)
Colocações
being dramatic
|overly dramatic
|sound dramatic
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
dramatic [arts/performance/script]
Sinónimos
theatrical (Directly refers to theater and stage acting; overlaps strongly with this meaning.)
Antónimos
non-dramatic (Not related to drama or plays.)
Colocações
dramatic arts
|dramatic performance
|dramatic monologue
Temas
arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She studied dramatic literature at university.
- The festival features several dramatic performances.
- He has a background in the dramatic arts.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I like dramatic plays.
- She is a dramatic actor.
- He studies dramatic writing.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
dramatic
IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪk/
US/dɹəmˈætɪk/
Sílabas e acento
dra - mat - ic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: dramatic
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The change in his health was nothing short of dramatic.
- Her performance was nothing short of dramatic.