Definition of dramatic in English:

dramatic

adjective drəˈmatɪkdrəˈmædɪk

1attributive Relating to drama or the performance or study of drama.
戏剧的，有关戏剧的；戏剧表演的；戏剧学的
the dramatic arts
戏剧艺术。
a dramatic society
戏剧协会。
Example sentencesExamples
- Set up in 1893, the dramatic society claims to be the oldest independent one in the country.
- How many people of working age, for instance, now join amateur dramatic societies, or sign up to be Girl Guide leaders?
- To your average punter, dance is to the dramatic arts what free jazz is to the musical.
- Roderick Harris Royal College of Art graduate whose dramatic paintings are darkly humorous.
- Puccini's powerful lyricism and dramatic timing were beautifully captured by the company.
- The local dramatic society will provide street entertainment in various guises.
- Will you take part in some amateur dramatic or operatic society's play or opera?
- Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society.
- As a student, I did a fair amount of acting with the university dramatic society.
- It's a good choice for an amateur dramatic society as it places minimal strain on the actors.
- He grades the comic and the dramatic to get to the idea that art is a way of life, thinking, or a psychic condition.
- He did his dramatic training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London.
- And members of local amateur dramatic societies will be dressing up as characters from the film.
- No studies have assessed the impact of the dramatic society on the lives of its participants.
- He has a good eye for the dramatic or touching vignette and is a superb storyteller.
- The development of lianpu is closely related to that of Chinese dramatic art.
- A structure in which dramatic or ceremonial performances could be staged in front of an audience.
- Instead, pop culture, European legends and dramatic arts are clearly traceable.
- She saw Hilary's dramatic potential and trained her to perform as a voiceless clown.
- An energetic round of theatre visits kept her in touch with the latest in dramatic writing and performance.
2(of an event or circumstance) sudden and striking.
（事件，境遇）急剧的；显著的；突出的
a dramatic increase in recorded crime
犯罪记录的显著增长。
Example sentencesExamples
- The fall of the Berlin Wall was the most dramatic event of the political revolution.
- Maybe because of the dramatic drop in the demand for his portraits, his art underwent a transformation.
- The dramatic events were caught on camcorder by an Evening Press reader, and featured on our front page yesterday.
- Over the past 10 to 15 years, there have been some dramatic shifts in Western societies.
- Now everything is geared up for a dramatic conclusion this Sunday as the sport's top riders race to the wire in search of title glory.
- In the midst of these dramatic circumstances Che returned to the camp on March 20.
- But when the market was reopened a dramatic transformation started to develop.
- But if he does come back, it will be a very dramatic event for the Red Sox and their fans.
- And in one of the most dramatic shifts our society has seen, two-thirds of all moms also work outside the home.
- Despite signs of economic recovery, there's slim hope of a dramatic turnaround this year.
- Earlier, in a dramatic outburst, he claimed he was not getting a fair hearing after being refused permission to call a witness.
- The human capacity to adapt to dramatic changes in life circumstances is impressive.
- We usually prefer gradual and mild change to sudden and dramatic change.
- This is especially so as there does not seem to have been a dramatic increase in the incidence of such families.
- The police will be making a press conference about today's dramatic events at 7pm tonight.
- This study encountered no evidence of such sudden dramatic transformation.
- Now this, I have to say, constitutes a hugely dramatic change in circumstances.
- It uses locally collected artefacts, and pictures of the dramatic events of 1940, to tell its story.
- It comes on top of an expected 500m euro shortfall in tax returns and a dramatic downturn in the economy.
- The news comes after dramatic increases in the money spent on road calming measures over the last few years.
Synonyms
considerable, substantial, sizeable, goodly, fair, reasonable, tidy, marked, pronounced
noticeable, measurable, perceptible, conspicuous, obvious, detectable, visible, appreciable
significant, striking, signal, notable, noteworthy, worthy of attention, remarkable, outstanding, extraordinary, exceptional, phenomenal
important, of importance, of consequence, consequential
1. 2.1 Exciting or impressive.
  令人激动的，给人深刻印象的
  he recalled his dramatic escape from the building
  他回想起从楼里逃出来的戏剧性经历。
  dramatic mountain peaks
  动人心魄的山峰。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It has the most imposing peaks, the most dramatic glaciers, the most spine-tingling views.
  He will talk briefly on these too, with a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery.
  Its energy is lively, startling and dramatic - often associated with breaking down or breaking out.
  And true to this, you are able to snipe your target and make a dramatic escape afterwards.
  The most dramatic escape was that of the submarine Orze, which had initially been interned in neutral Estonia.
  The Greek national soccer team was not the only team to shock odds makers with a dramatic championship victory.
  It is hardly a dramatic sequence but a moving one, here superbly realised by Danish forces under Gerd Albrecht.
  This final attempt to contain the leader is sometimes one of the most dramatic and exciting parts of the game.
  The discussions which followed the show were often more dramatic than the performance.
  The red mountains make a dramatic back-drop and the sun scorches down relentlessly.
  Book now for the opportunity to take in this dramatic and entertaining performance.
  Your popularity and fortune will soar if you make a dramatic impression.
  It was electrifying and dramatic and it gave me a thrilling shot of adrenaline.
  Next month it is drama that will be at the forefront, as the channel throws open its schedule for a dramatic week of exciting programmes.
  Its cities are colourful and animated, its mountains dramatic and its hills verdant and tranquil.
  Both provide a dramatic setting for the art commissions of building elements, fittings and finishes
  The opening evokes the peace of the mountains just before a dramatic thunderstorm.
  Giant fireballs and trails of fire accompany the performers in the energetic and dramatic display.
  The lads again pulled out a dramatic victory in a match full of drama and excitement.
  There is little in the realms of fashion more exciting than making a dramatic gesture in the simplest manner.
  Synonyms
  exciting, stirring, action-packed, sensational, spectacular, startling, unexpected, tense, suspenseful, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, thrilling, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, electrifying, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, moving, soul-stirring, powerful, heady
  North American informal stem-winding
  rare inspiriting, anthemic
  striking, eye-catching, impressive, imposing, spectacular, breathtaking, dazzling, vivid, amazing, astounding, astonishing, surprising, staggering, stunning, sensational, awesome, awe-inspiring, remarkable, notable, noteworthy, distinctive, graphic, extraordinary, outstanding, incredible, phenomenal, unusual, rare, uncommon, out of the ordinary
2. 2.2 (of a person or their behaviour) intending or intended to create an effect; theatrical.
  （人或其行为）戏剧性的，戏剧般的，夸张的
  with a dramatic gesture, she put a hand to her brow
  她用一个戏剧性的姿势将手举至前额。
  Example sentencesExamples
  She is very dramatic as in all the roles she tackles, and I am sure that live onstage she is much more convincing.
  If you are dramatic you have a gift for mimicking and feel the spirit of the situation.
  Then I guess he was always a dramatic kid, he did a really impressive dyeing scene.
  She was so dramatic, hunched over the sink like that, mascara dripping off the tip of her nose.
  Cavendish and her dramatic heroines alternately invite and reject the gaze of the other, of desire, and of the crowd.
  His technique and his dramatic personality made him by far the greatest dancer I had seen at that time.
  I'm not dramatic about anything that happens to me in this game or within my life.
  Extravagant designs that look theatrical, dramatic and poetic are given heavy emphasis.
  He is as dramatic as they come and a delight for journalists looking for good copy.
  Synonyms
  theatrical, stage, dramaturgical, thespian
  show-business
  informal showbiz
  rare histrionic, theatric
  exaggerated, theatrical, ostentatious, actressy, stagy, showy, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, overripe, actorly, histrionic, affected, mannered, artificial, stilted, unreal, forced
  informal hammy, ham, campy

Origin

Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek dramatikos, from drama, dramat- (see drama).

Rhymes

achromatic, acrobatic, Adriatic, aerobatic, anagrammatic, aquatic, aristocratic, aromatic, asthmatic, athematic, attic, autocratic, automatic, axiomatic, bureaucratic, charismatic, chromatic, cinematic, climatic, dalmatic, democratic, diagrammatic, diaphragmatic, diplomatic, dogmatic, ecstatic, emblematic, emphatic, enigmatic, epigrammatic, erratic, fanatic, hepatic, hieratic, hydrostatic, hypostatic, idiomatic, idiosyncratic, isochromatic, lymphatic, melodramatic, meritocratic, miasmatic, monochromatic, monocratic, monogrammatic, numismatic, operatic, panchromatic, pancreatic, paradigmatic, phlegmatic, photostatic, piratic, plutocratic, pneumatic, polychromatic, pragmatic, prelatic, prismatic, problematic, programmatic, psychosomatic, quadratic, rheumatic, schematic, schismatic, sciatic, semi-automatic, Socratic, somatic, static, stigmatic, sub-aquatic, sylvatic, symptomatic, systematic, technocratic, thematic, theocratic, thermostatic, traumatic

Definition of dramatic in US English:

dramatic

adjectivedrəˈmadikdrəˈmædɪk

1attributive Relating to drama or the performance or study of drama.
戏剧的，有关戏剧的；戏剧表演的；戏剧学的
the dramatic arts
戏剧艺术。
a dramatic society
戏剧协会。
Example sentencesExamples
- He has a good eye for the dramatic or touching vignette and is a superb storyteller.
- He grades the comic and the dramatic to get to the idea that art is a way of life, thinking, or a psychic condition.
- How many people of working age, for instance, now join amateur dramatic societies, or sign up to be Girl Guide leaders?
- As a student, I did a fair amount of acting with the university dramatic society.
- Roderick Harris Royal College of Art graduate whose dramatic paintings are darkly humorous.
- The development of lianpu is closely related to that of Chinese dramatic art.
- The local dramatic society will provide street entertainment in various guises.
- Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society.
- Puccini's powerful lyricism and dramatic timing were beautifully captured by the company.
- Instead, pop culture, European legends and dramatic arts are clearly traceable.
- And members of local amateur dramatic societies will be dressing up as characters from the film.
- To your average punter, dance is to the dramatic arts what free jazz is to the musical.
- Set up in 1893, the dramatic society claims to be the oldest independent one in the country.
- It's a good choice for an amateur dramatic society as it places minimal strain on the actors.
- An energetic round of theatre visits kept her in touch with the latest in dramatic writing and performance.
- No studies have assessed the impact of the dramatic society on the lives of its participants.
- He did his dramatic training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London.
- Will you take part in some amateur dramatic or operatic society's play or opera?
- A structure in which dramatic or ceremonial performances could be staged in front of an audience.
- She saw Hilary's dramatic potential and trained her to perform as a voiceless clown.
2(of an event or circumstance) sudden and striking.
（事件，境遇）急剧的；显著的；突出的
a dramatic increase in recorded crime
犯罪记录的显著增长。
Example sentencesExamples
- The police will be making a press conference about today's dramatic events at 7pm tonight.
- Earlier, in a dramatic outburst, he claimed he was not getting a fair hearing after being refused permission to call a witness.
- But when the market was reopened a dramatic transformation started to develop.
- Now this, I have to say, constitutes a hugely dramatic change in circumstances.
- Over the past 10 to 15 years, there have been some dramatic shifts in Western societies.
- But if he does come back, it will be a very dramatic event for the Red Sox and their fans.
- Despite signs of economic recovery, there's slim hope of a dramatic turnaround this year.
- The human capacity to adapt to dramatic changes in life circumstances is impressive.
- We usually prefer gradual and mild change to sudden and dramatic change.
- Now everything is geared up for a dramatic conclusion this Sunday as the sport's top riders race to the wire in search of title glory.
- The dramatic events were caught on camcorder by an Evening Press reader, and featured on our front page yesterday.
- This study encountered no evidence of such sudden dramatic transformation.
- In the midst of these dramatic circumstances Che returned to the camp on March 20.
- The fall of the Berlin Wall was the most dramatic event of the political revolution.
- It comes on top of an expected 500m euro shortfall in tax returns and a dramatic downturn in the economy.
- This is especially so as there does not seem to have been a dramatic increase in the incidence of such families.
- And in one of the most dramatic shifts our society has seen, two-thirds of all moms also work outside the home.
- Maybe because of the dramatic drop in the demand for his portraits, his art underwent a transformation.
- The news comes after dramatic increases in the money spent on road calming measures over the last few years.
- It uses locally collected artefacts, and pictures of the dramatic events of 1940, to tell its story.
Synonyms
considerable, substantial, sizeable, goodly, fair, reasonable, tidy, marked, pronounced
1. 2.1 Exciting or impressive.
  令人激动的，给人深刻印象的
  he recalled his dramatic escape from the building
  他回想起从楼里逃出来的戏剧性经历。
  dramatic mountain peaks
  动人心魄的山峰。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The opening evokes the peace of the mountains just before a dramatic thunderstorm.
  It was electrifying and dramatic and it gave me a thrilling shot of adrenaline.
  He will talk briefly on these too, with a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery.
  Its cities are colourful and animated, its mountains dramatic and its hills verdant and tranquil.
  The discussions which followed the show were often more dramatic than the performance.
  The red mountains make a dramatic back-drop and the sun scorches down relentlessly.
  The most dramatic escape was that of the submarine Orze, which had initially been interned in neutral Estonia.
  There is little in the realms of fashion more exciting than making a dramatic gesture in the simplest manner.
  This final attempt to contain the leader is sometimes one of the most dramatic and exciting parts of the game.
  The lads again pulled out a dramatic victory in a match full of drama and excitement.
  Book now for the opportunity to take in this dramatic and entertaining performance.
  And true to this, you are able to snipe your target and make a dramatic escape afterwards.
  It has the most imposing peaks, the most dramatic glaciers, the most spine-tingling views.
  The Greek national soccer team was not the only team to shock odds makers with a dramatic championship victory.
  Giant fireballs and trails of fire accompany the performers in the energetic and dramatic display.
  Both provide a dramatic setting for the art commissions of building elements, fittings and finishes
  It is hardly a dramatic sequence but a moving one, here superbly realised by Danish forces under Gerd Albrecht.
  Your popularity and fortune will soar if you make a dramatic impression.
  Next month it is drama that will be at the forefront, as the channel throws open its schedule for a dramatic week of exciting programmes.
  Its energy is lively, startling and dramatic - often associated with breaking down or breaking out.
  Synonyms
  exciting, stirring, action-packed, sensational, spectacular, startling, unexpected, tense, suspenseful, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, thrilling, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, electrifying, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, moving, soul-stirring, powerful, heady
  striking, eye-catching, impressive, imposing, spectacular, breathtaking, dazzling, vivid, amazing, astounding, astonishing, surprising, staggering, stunning, sensational, awesome, awe-inspiring, remarkable, notable, noteworthy, distinctive, graphic, extraordinary, outstanding, incredible, phenomenal, unusual, rare, uncommon, out of the ordinary
2. 2.2 (of a person or their behavior) intending or intended to create an effect; theatrical.
  （人或其行为）戏剧性的，戏剧般的，夸张的
  with a dramatic gesture, she put a hand to her brow
  她用一个戏剧性的姿势将手举至前额。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Then I guess he was always a dramatic kid, he did a really impressive dyeing scene.
  He is as dramatic as they come and a delight for journalists looking for good copy.
  She is very dramatic as in all the roles she tackles, and I am sure that live onstage she is much more convincing.
  His technique and his dramatic personality made him by far the greatest dancer I had seen at that time.
  Cavendish and her dramatic heroines alternately invite and reject the gaze of the other, of desire, and of the crowd.
  If you are dramatic you have a gift for mimicking and feel the spirit of the situation.
  I'm not dramatic about anything that happens to me in this game or within my life.
  Extravagant designs that look theatrical, dramatic and poetic are given heavy emphasis.
  She was so dramatic, hunched over the sink like that, mascara dripping off the tip of her nose.
  Synonyms
  theatrical, stage, dramaturgical, thespian
  exaggerated, theatrical, ostentatious, actressy, stagy, showy, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, overripe, actorly, histrionic, affected, mannered, artificial, stilted, unreal, forced

Origin

Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek dramatikos, from drama, dramat- (see drama).

单词	dramatic
释义	Definition of dramatic in English: dramatic adjective drəˈmatɪkdrəˈmædɪk 1attributive Relating to drama or the performance or study of drama. 戏剧的，有关戏剧的；戏剧表演的；戏剧学的 the dramatic arts 戏剧艺术。 a dramatic society 戏剧协会。 Example sentencesExamples Set up in 1893, the dramatic society claims to be the oldest independent one in the country. How many people of working age, for instance, now join amateur dramatic societies, or sign up to be Girl Guide leaders? To your average punter, dance is to the dramatic arts what free jazz is to the musical. Roderick Harris Royal College of Art graduate whose dramatic paintings are darkly humorous. Puccini's powerful lyricism and dramatic timing were beautifully captured by the company. The local dramatic society will provide street entertainment in various guises. Will you take part in some amateur dramatic or operatic society's play or opera? Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society. As a student, I did a fair amount of acting with the university dramatic society. It's a good choice for an amateur dramatic society as it places minimal strain on the actors. He grades the comic and the dramatic to get to the idea that art is a way of life, thinking, or a psychic condition. He did his dramatic training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London. And members of local amateur dramatic societies will be dressing up as characters from the film. No studies have assessed the impact of the dramatic society on the lives of its participants. He has a good eye for the dramatic or touching vignette and is a superb storyteller. The development of lianpu is closely related to that of Chinese dramatic art. A structure in which dramatic or ceremonial performances could be staged in front of an audience. Instead, pop culture, European legends and dramatic arts are clearly traceable. She saw Hilary's dramatic potential and trained her to perform as a voiceless clown. An energetic round of theatre visits kept her in touch with the latest in dramatic writing and performance. 2(of an event or circumstance) sudden and striking. （事件，境遇）急剧的；显著的；突出的 a dramatic increase in recorded crime 犯罪记录的显著增长。 Example sentencesExamples The fall of the Berlin Wall was the most dramatic event of the political revolution. Maybe because of the dramatic drop in the demand for his portraits, his art underwent a transformation. The dramatic events were caught on camcorder by an Evening Press reader, and featured on our front page yesterday. Over the past 10 to 15 years, there have been some dramatic shifts in Western societies. Now everything is geared up for a dramatic conclusion this Sunday as the sport's top riders race to the wire in search of title glory. In the midst of these dramatic circumstances Che returned to the camp on March 20. But when the market was reopened a dramatic transformation started to develop. But if he does come back, it will be a very dramatic event for the Red Sox and their fans. And in one of the most dramatic shifts our society has seen, two-thirds of all moms also work outside the home. Despite signs of economic recovery, there's slim hope of a dramatic turnaround this year. Earlier, in a dramatic outburst, he claimed he was not getting a fair hearing after being refused permission to call a witness. The human capacity to adapt to dramatic changes in life circumstances is impressive. We usually prefer gradual and mild change to sudden and dramatic change. This is especially so as there does not seem to have been a dramatic increase in the incidence of such families. The police will be making a press conference about today's dramatic events at 7pm tonight. This study encountered no evidence of such sudden dramatic transformation. Now this, I have to say, constitutes a hugely dramatic change in circumstances. It uses locally collected artefacts, and pictures of the dramatic events of 1940, to tell its story. It comes on top of an expected 500m euro shortfall in tax returns and a dramatic downturn in the economy. The news comes after dramatic increases in the money spent on road calming measures over the last few years. Synonyms considerable, substantial, sizeable, goodly, fair, reasonable, tidy, marked, pronounced noticeable, measurable, perceptible, conspicuous, obvious, detectable, visible, appreciable significant, striking, signal, notable, noteworthy, worthy of attention, remarkable, outstanding, extraordinary, exceptional, phenomenal important, of importance, of consequence, consequential 2.1 Exciting or impressive. 令人激动的，给人深刻印象的 he recalled his dramatic escape from the building 他回想起从楼里逃出来的戏剧性经历。 dramatic mountain peaks 动人心魄的山峰。 Example sentencesExamples It has the most imposing peaks, the most dramatic glaciers, the most spine-tingling views. He will talk briefly on these too, with a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery. Its energy is lively, startling and dramatic - often associated with breaking down or breaking out. And true to this, you are able to snipe your target and make a dramatic escape afterwards. The most dramatic escape was that of the submarine Orze, which had initially been interned in neutral Estonia. The Greek national soccer team was not the only team to shock odds makers with a dramatic championship victory. It is hardly a dramatic sequence but a moving one, here superbly realised by Danish forces under Gerd Albrecht. This final attempt to contain the leader is sometimes one of the most dramatic and exciting parts of the game. The discussions which followed the show were often more dramatic than the performance. The red mountains make a dramatic back-drop and the sun scorches down relentlessly. Book now for the opportunity to take in this dramatic and entertaining performance. Your popularity and fortune will soar if you make a dramatic impression. It was electrifying and dramatic and it gave me a thrilling shot of adrenaline. Next month it is drama that will be at the forefront, as the channel throws open its schedule for a dramatic week of exciting programmes. Its cities are colourful and animated, its mountains dramatic and its hills verdant and tranquil. Both provide a dramatic setting for the art commissions of building elements, fittings and finishes The opening evokes the peace of the mountains just before a dramatic thunderstorm. Giant fireballs and trails of fire accompany the performers in the energetic and dramatic display. The lads again pulled out a dramatic victory in a match full of drama and excitement. There is little in the realms of fashion more exciting than making a dramatic gesture in the simplest manner. Synonyms exciting, stirring, action-packed, sensational, spectacular, startling, unexpected, tense, suspenseful, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, thrilling, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, electrifying, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, moving, soul-stirring, powerful, heady North American informal stem-winding rare inspiriting, anthemic striking, eye-catching, impressive, imposing, spectacular, breathtaking, dazzling, vivid, amazing, astounding, astonishing, surprising, staggering, stunning, sensational, awesome, awe-inspiring, remarkable, notable, noteworthy, distinctive, graphic, extraordinary, outstanding, incredible, phenomenal, unusual, rare, uncommon, out of the ordinary 2.2 (of a person or their behaviour) intending or intended to create an effect; theatrical. （人或其行为）戏剧性的，戏剧般的，夸张的 with a dramatic gesture, she put a hand to her brow 她用一个戏剧性的姿势将手举至前额。 Example sentencesExamples She is very dramatic as in all the roles she tackles, and I am sure that live onstage she is much more convincing. If you are dramatic you have a gift for mimicking and feel the spirit of the situation. Then I guess he was always a dramatic kid, he did a really impressive dyeing scene. She was so dramatic, hunched over the sink like that, mascara dripping off the tip of her nose. Cavendish and her dramatic heroines alternately invite and reject the gaze of the other, of desire, and of the crowd. His technique and his dramatic personality made him by far the greatest dancer I had seen at that time. I'm not dramatic about anything that happens to me in this game or within my life. Extravagant designs that look theatrical, dramatic and poetic are given heavy emphasis. He is as dramatic as they come and a delight for journalists looking for good copy. Synonyms theatrical, stage, dramaturgical, thespian show-business informal showbiz rare histrionic, theatric exaggerated, theatrical, ostentatious, actressy, stagy, showy, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, overripe, actorly, histrionic, affected, mannered, artificial, stilted, unreal, forced informal hammy, ham, campy Origin Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek dramatikos, from drama, dramat- (see drama). Rhymes achromatic, acrobatic, Adriatic, aerobatic, anagrammatic, aquatic, aristocratic, aromatic, asthmatic, athematic, attic, autocratic, automatic, axiomatic, bureaucratic, charismatic, chromatic, cinematic, climatic, dalmatic, democratic, diagrammatic, diaphragmatic, diplomatic, dogmatic, ecstatic, emblematic, emphatic, enigmatic, epigrammatic, erratic, fanatic, hepatic, hieratic, hydrostatic, hypostatic, idiomatic, idiosyncratic, isochromatic, lymphatic, melodramatic, meritocratic, miasmatic, monochromatic, monocratic, monogrammatic, numismatic, operatic, panchromatic, pancreatic, paradigmatic, phlegmatic, photostatic, piratic, plutocratic, pneumatic, polychromatic, pragmatic, prelatic, prismatic, problematic, programmatic, psychosomatic, quadratic, rheumatic, schematic, schismatic, sciatic, semi-automatic, Socratic, somatic, static, stigmatic, sub-aquatic, sylvatic, symptomatic, systematic, technocratic, thematic, theocratic, thermostatic, traumatic Definition of dramatic in US English: dramatic adjectivedrəˈmadikdrəˈmædɪk 1attributive Relating to drama or the performance or study of drama. 戏剧的，有关戏剧的；戏剧表演的；戏剧学的 the dramatic arts 戏剧艺术。 a dramatic society 戏剧协会。 Example sentencesExamples He has a good eye for the dramatic or touching vignette and is a superb storyteller. He grades the comic and the dramatic to get to the idea that art is a way of life, thinking, or a psychic condition. How many people of working age, for instance, now join amateur dramatic societies, or sign up to be Girl Guide leaders? As a student, I did a fair amount of acting with the university dramatic society. Roderick Harris Royal College of Art graduate whose dramatic paintings are darkly humorous. The development of lianpu is closely related to that of Chinese dramatic art. The local dramatic society will provide street entertainment in various guises. Something like this is a dream come true for any amateur dramatic society. Puccini's powerful lyricism and dramatic timing were beautifully captured by the company. Instead, pop culture, European legends and dramatic arts are clearly traceable. And members of local amateur dramatic societies will be dressing up as characters from the film. To your average punter, dance is to the dramatic arts what free jazz is to the musical. Set up in 1893, the dramatic society claims to be the oldest independent one in the country. It's a good choice for an amateur dramatic society as it places minimal strain on the actors. An energetic round of theatre visits kept her in touch with the latest in dramatic writing and performance. No studies have assessed the impact of the dramatic society on the lives of its participants. He did his dramatic training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London. Will you take part in some amateur dramatic or operatic society's play or opera? A structure in which dramatic or ceremonial performances could be staged in front of an audience. She saw Hilary's dramatic potential and trained her to perform as a voiceless clown. 2(of an event or circumstance) sudden and striking. （事件，境遇）急剧的；显著的；突出的 a dramatic increase in recorded crime 犯罪记录的显著增长。 Example sentencesExamples The police will be making a press conference about today's dramatic events at 7pm tonight. Earlier, in a dramatic outburst, he claimed he was not getting a fair hearing after being refused permission to call a witness. But when the market was reopened a dramatic transformation started to develop. Now this, I have to say, constitutes a hugely dramatic change in circumstances. Over the past 10 to 15 years, there have been some dramatic shifts in Western societies. But if he does come back, it will be a very dramatic event for the Red Sox and their fans. Despite signs of economic recovery, there's slim hope of a dramatic turnaround this year. The human capacity to adapt to dramatic changes in life circumstances is impressive. We usually prefer gradual and mild change to sudden and dramatic change. Now everything is geared up for a dramatic conclusion this Sunday as the sport's top riders race to the wire in search of title glory. The dramatic events were caught on camcorder by an Evening Press reader, and featured on our front page yesterday. This study encountered no evidence of such sudden dramatic transformation. In the midst of these dramatic circumstances Che returned to the camp on March 20. The fall of the Berlin Wall was the most dramatic event of the political revolution. It comes on top of an expected 500m euro shortfall in tax returns and a dramatic downturn in the economy. This is especially so as there does not seem to have been a dramatic increase in the incidence of such families. And in one of the most dramatic shifts our society has seen, two-thirds of all moms also work outside the home. Maybe because of the dramatic drop in the demand for his portraits, his art underwent a transformation. The news comes after dramatic increases in the money spent on road calming measures over the last few years. It uses locally collected artefacts, and pictures of the dramatic events of 1940, to tell its story. Synonyms considerable, substantial, sizeable, goodly, fair, reasonable, tidy, marked, pronounced 2.1 Exciting or impressive. 令人激动的，给人深刻印象的 he recalled his dramatic escape from the building 他回想起从楼里逃出来的戏剧性经历。 dramatic mountain peaks 动人心魄的山峰。 Example sentencesExamples The opening evokes the peace of the mountains just before a dramatic thunderstorm. It was electrifying and dramatic and it gave me a thrilling shot of adrenaline. He will talk briefly on these too, with a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery. Its cities are colourful and animated, its mountains dramatic and its hills verdant and tranquil. The discussions which followed the show were often more dramatic than the performance. The red mountains make a dramatic back-drop and the sun scorches down relentlessly. The most dramatic escape was that of the submarine Orze, which had initially been interned in neutral Estonia. There is little in the realms of fashion more exciting than making a dramatic gesture in the simplest manner. This final attempt to contain the leader is sometimes one of the most dramatic and exciting parts of the game. The lads again pulled out a dramatic victory in a match full of drama and excitement. Book now for the opportunity to take in this dramatic and entertaining performance. And true to this, you are able to snipe your target and make a dramatic escape afterwards. It has the most imposing peaks, the most dramatic glaciers, the most spine-tingling views. The Greek national soccer team was not the only team to shock odds makers with a dramatic championship victory. Giant fireballs and trails of fire accompany the performers in the energetic and dramatic display. Both provide a dramatic setting for the art commissions of building elements, fittings and finishes It is hardly a dramatic sequence but a moving one, here superbly realised by Danish forces under Gerd Albrecht. Your popularity and fortune will soar if you make a dramatic impression. Next month it is drama that will be at the forefront, as the channel throws open its schedule for a dramatic week of exciting programmes. Its energy is lively, startling and dramatic - often associated with breaking down or breaking out. Synonyms exciting, stirring, action-packed, sensational, spectacular, startling, unexpected, tense, suspenseful, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, thrilling, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, electrifying, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, moving, soul-stirring, powerful, heady striking, eye-catching, impressive, imposing, spectacular, breathtaking, dazzling, vivid, amazing, astounding, astonishing, surprising, staggering, stunning, sensational, awesome, awe-inspiring, remarkable, notable, noteworthy, distinctive, graphic, extraordinary, outstanding, incredible, phenomenal, unusual, rare, uncommon, out of the ordinary 2.2 (of a person or their behavior) intending or intended to create an effect; theatrical. （人或其行为）戏剧性的，戏剧般的，夸张的 with a dramatic gesture, she put a hand to her brow 她用一个戏剧性的姿势将手举至前额。 Example sentencesExamples Then I guess he was always a dramatic kid, he did a really impressive dyeing scene. He is as dramatic as they come and a delight for journalists looking for good copy. She is very dramatic as in all the roles she tackles, and I am sure that live onstage she is much more convincing. His technique and his dramatic personality made him by far the greatest dancer I had seen at that time. Cavendish and her dramatic heroines alternately invite and reject the gaze of the other, of desire, and of the crowd. If you are dramatic you have a gift for mimicking and feel the spirit of the situation. I'm not dramatic about anything that happens to me in this game or within my life. Extravagant designs that look theatrical, dramatic and poetic are given heavy emphasis. She was so dramatic, hunched over the sink like that, mascara dripping off the tip of her nose. Synonyms theatrical, stage, dramaturgical, thespian exaggerated, theatrical, ostentatious, actressy, stagy, showy, melodramatic, overacted, overdone, overripe, actorly, histrionic, affected, mannered, artificial, stilted, unreal, forced Origin Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek dramatikos, from drama, dramat- (see drama).
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