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dramatic

[druh-mat-ik] / drəˈmæt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
exciting, moving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathtaking climactic comic emotional impressive melodramatic powerful sensational startling striking sudden tense theatrical thrilling tragic vivid
WEAK
affecting effective electrifying expressive farcical histrionic suspenseful thespian tragicomic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm ineffective ugly unimpressive untheatrical weak
WEAK
comedic normal ordinary undramatic unexciting unmoving usual

Example Sentences

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That doctor looked at the back of Kekoa’s eyes and diagnosed him with myopic degeneration, a dramatic form of nearsightedness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Bill Leyland scored a dramatic pair of late tries on his St Helens debut to earn them a stunning derby win over Super League leaders Wigan Warriors.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Children showed the most dramatic responses, especially those between the ages of five and eight.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The decline looks dramatic on paper, but it reflects a shifting cycle expected by investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Okay, so maybe evil is a little bit dramatic.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.