dramatic
/dɹəˈmætɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or relating to the drama.
Adjective
Examples
Monteverde found the conditions of dramatic music more favourable to his experiments than those of choral music, in which both voices and ears are at their highest sensibility to discord.
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 2
Meaning · English
Striking in appearance or effect.
Adjective
Examples
a dramatic view of the Alps
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).
Common questions
What does “dramatic” mean?
Of or relating to the drama.
Is “dramatic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.