dramatic
gb/dɹəmˈætɪk/ us/dɹəmˈætɪk/
B1
Англійська
~ 2300
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
Exciting or emotionally striking
Very exciting or full of strong feeling; likely to get attention.
Модель уживання:
a dramatic [change/event/scene]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dramatic' with 'theatrical' when describing real events; 'dramatic' can be literal for big changes, not only about acting.
Синоніми
striking (Focuses on being very noticeable or impressive rather than emotional.)
Антоніми
ordinary (Lacking anything exciting or emotionally powerful.)
Словосполучення
dramatic change
|dramatic effect
|dramatic improvement
|dramatic scene
|dramatic increase
Теми
emotions
|arts
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is being dramatic
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'dramatic' for any strong emotion; it specifically implies exaggeration or performance-like behavior.
Синоніми
theatrical (Specifically connected to acting and stage performance, but can also describe exaggerated behavior.)
Антоніми
understated (Expressed in a quiet and simple way without exaggeration.)
Словосполучення
being dramatic
|overly dramatic
|sound dramatic
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
dramatic [arts/performance/script]
Синоніми
theatrical (Directly refers to theater and stage acting; overlaps strongly with this meaning.)
Антоніми
non-dramatic (Not related to drama or plays.)
Словосполучення
dramatic arts
|dramatic performance
|dramatic monologue
Теми
arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She studied dramatic literature at university.
- The festival features several dramatic performances.
- He has a background in the dramatic arts.
Навчальні приклади
- I like dramatic plays.
- She is a dramatic actor.
- He studies dramatic writing.
Граматика
Словникова форма
dramatic
IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪk/
US/dɹəmˈætɪk/
Склади й наголос
dra - mat - ic (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: dramatic
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The change in his health was nothing short of dramatic.
- Her performance was nothing short of dramatic.