cinematic

/sɪnəˈmætɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cinematics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or relating to the cinema.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Resembling a professional motion picture.

Adjective

Examples

Despite being shot on tiny budget, the student film looked incredibly cinematic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A cut scene.

Noun

Examples

Is there a way to skip this long cinematic?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A short film promoting a video game or such type of franchise, often featuring its characters or universe

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cinematic” mean?

Of or relating to the cinema.

Is “cinematic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.