Dramatic

Pronunciation: /drəˈmætɪk/

Dramatic (adjective)

  1. Relating to plays or performances that tell a story through acting.
  2. Very exciting or full of strong emotions, often in a surprising way.
  3. Having a strong effect or appearance, often in a way that is impressive or striking.

Examples

  • The performance had a dramatic flair that captivated the audience.
  • The movie had a dramatic twist that surprised everyone.

Common collocations: dramatic performance, dramatic effect, dramatic change, dramatic increase, dramatic turn