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1. Suitable to or characteristic of drama
   "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
    
2. Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
   "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"
   - 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"

See also: drama, dramatically, hammy, impressive, melodramatic, spectacular

Antonym: lyric, undramatic

Encyclopedia: Dramatic