İngilizce

dramatically

gb/dɹəmˈætɪkli/ us/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
B2 İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adverb B2 quantity
1

by a large amount

A lot; very much.

Kullanım kalıbı: [something] increases/decreases/changes [dramatically]
Sık yapılan hata:
Often confused with drastically; dramatically can mean a big change without implying extreme measures or harsh effects.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
slightly (Indicates only a small amount of change.) | marginally (Very small change, often in data or results.)
Eşdizimler
increase dramatically |decrease dramatically |fall dramatically |rise dramatically |drop dramatically |improve dramatically |reduce dramatically |grow dramatically |change dramatically |decline dramatically
Konular
daily_life |business |news |describing_change
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: [something] changes/shift(s) [dramatically] (overnight/in minutes)
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use dramatically when they only mean quickly; it also suggests the change is noticeable or impressive.
Eş anlamlılar
suddenly (Focuses on speed, not necessarily impact.) | abruptly (Emphasizes suddenness, sometimes negative or unexpected.) | strikingly (Emphasizes how noticeable or impressive it is.)
Zıt anlamlılar
gradually (Happening slowly over time.) | steadily (Changing slowly and consistently.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
daily_life |news |weather |describing_change
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: [someone] speak(s)/gesture(s)/react(s) [dramatically]
Sık yapılan hata:
Don’t use dramatically for normal emphasis (e.g., 'I dramatically like it'); it usually implies exaggeration or theatrical behavior.
Eş anlamlılar
theatrically (More direct: like an actor on stage.) | melodramatically (Suggests exaggerated emotion, often too much.) | grandly (Emphasizes a big, impressive style; less about emotion.)
Zıt anlamlılar
calmly (Without strong emotion or performance.) | matter-of-factly (Plain and practical, without drama.)
Eşdizimler
speak dramatically |pause dramatically |gesture dramatically |react dramatically |sigh dramatically |declare dramatically |announce dramatically |roll (one's) eyes dramatically |dramatically throw |dramatically turn away
Konular
communication |emotions |entertainment
Örnekler
  • He sighed dramatically and walked out of the room.
  • She paused dramatically before revealing the winner.
  • The child reacted dramatically when the toy broke.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • He spoke dramatically like an actor.
adverb C1 event
4

with a dramatic effect

In an exciting or surprising way.

Kullanım kalıbı: [something] end(s)/unfold(s)/play(s) out [dramatically]
Sık yapılan hata:
This sense is about creating tension or surprise, not necessarily about a large numerical change.
Eş anlamlılar
spectacularly (Focuses on being impressive to watch.) | excitingly (Focuses on emotional excitement, less on surprise.) | sensationally (Often suggests attention-grabbing, sometimes media-driven.)
Zıt anlamlılar
anticlimactically (Ending in a disappointing, not-exciting way.) | uneventfully (Without anything exciting happening.)
Eşdizimler
end dramatically |unfold dramatically |play out dramatically |turn out dramatically |finish dramatically |escalate dramatically |climax dramatically |reveal dramatically |dramatically lit |dramatically framed
Konular
entertainment |media |storytelling
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The story ended dramatically.
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IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
US/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
Heceler ve vurgu
dra - mat - ic - ally (4 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: dramatically
  • Plural: dramaticallies
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

change dramatically

1
/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɹəmˈætɪkli/
fixed phrase

change a lot, noticeably

To become very different.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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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