dramatic
gb/dɹəmˈætɪk/ us/dɹəmˈætɪk/
B1
Ingles
~ 2300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
Exciting or emotionally striking
Very exciting or full of strong feeling; likely to get attention.
Padron ng paggamit:
a dramatic [change/event/scene]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dramatic' with 'theatrical' when describing real events; 'dramatic' can be literal for big changes, not only about acting.
Mga kasingkahulugan
striking (Focuses on being very noticeable or impressive rather than emotional.)
Mga kasalungat
ordinary (Lacking anything exciting or emotionally powerful.)
Mga kolokasyon
dramatic change
|dramatic effect
|dramatic improvement
|dramatic scene
|dramatic increase
Mga tema
emotions
|arts
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is being dramatic
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse 'dramatic' for any strong emotion; it specifically implies exaggeration or performance-like behavior.
Mga kasingkahulugan
theatrical (Specifically connected to acting and stage performance, but can also describe exaggerated behavior.)
Mga kasalungat
understated (Expressed in a quiet and simple way without exaggeration.)
Mga kolokasyon
being dramatic
|overly dramatic
|sound dramatic
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
dramatic [arts/performance/script]
Mga kasingkahulugan
theatrical (Directly refers to theater and stage acting; overlaps strongly with this meaning.)
Mga kasalungat
non-dramatic (Not related to drama or plays.)
Mga kolokasyon
dramatic arts
|dramatic performance
|dramatic monologue
Mga tema
arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She studied dramatic literature at university.
- The festival features several dramatic performances.
- He has a background in the dramatic arts.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I like dramatic plays.
- She is a dramatic actor.
- He studies dramatic writing.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
dramatic
IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪk/
US/dɹəmˈætɪk/
Mga pantig at diin
dra - mat - ic (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: dramatic
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The change in his health was nothing short of dramatic.
- Her performance was nothing short of dramatic.