adjective
- Suitable to or characteristic of drama.
- usage: "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
- Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect.
- usage: "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
- synonyms: spectacular, striking
- Pertaining to or characteristic of drama.
- usage: "dramatic arts"
- Used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style.
- usage: "a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano"
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