adjective

dramatic

dramatic, sudden, exciting, theatrical

There was a dramatic increase in sales.

There was a dramatic increase in sales.

She made a dramatic entrance.

She made a dramatic entrance.

He is a member of the dramatic society.

He is a member of the dramatic society.

((dramatic + noun)) describing a noun a dramatic change in the weather

Synonyms: striking, spectacular, sudden; Antonyms: subtle, gradual

From 'drama' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-tic'.

Imagine a scene in a drama (play) - it's full of 'dramatic' events.

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