Found 3 items, similar to dramatic.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: dramatic
dramatis
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: dramatic
dramatic
adj 1: suitable to or characteristic of drama;
“a dramatic entrance
in a swirling cape”;
“a dramatic rescue at sea” [ant:
undramatic]
2: sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect;
“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” [syn:
spectacular,
striking]
3: pertaining to or characteristic of drama;
“dramatic arts”
4: used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power
and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style;
“a dramatic tenor”;
“a dramatic soprano” [ant:
lyric]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Dramatic
Dramatic
\Dra*mat"ic\ (dr[.a]*m[a^]t"[i^]k), Dramatical
\Dra*mat"ic*al\ (dr[.a]*m[a^]t"[i^]*kal), a. [Gr. dramatiko`s,
fr. dra^ma: cf. F. dramatique.]
Of or pertaining to the drama; as, dramatic arts. [WordNet
sense 3]
[1913 Webster]
2. suitable to or characteristic of or having the qualities
of, a drama; theatrical; as, a dramatic entrance in a
swirling cape; a dramatic rescue at sea. Opposite of
undramatic. [WordNet sense 1] [Narrower terms:
melodramatic;
awe-inspiring, spectacular]
[WordNet 1.5]
The emperor . . . performed his part with much
dramatic effect. --Motley.
[1913 Webster]
3. striking in appearance or effect; vivid; having a
thrilling effect; as, a dramatic sunset; a dramatic pause.
[WordNet sense 2]
Syn: spectacular, striking.
[WordNet 1.5]
4. (Music) marked by power and expressiveness and a
histrionic or theatrical style; -- of a singer or singing
voice; as, a dramatic tenor; a dramatic soprano.
Contrasted to
lyric. [WordNet sense 4]
[WordNet 1.5]