adjective

dramatic

dramatic, theatrical, exciting, striking

There was a dramatic change in the weather.

There was a dramatic change in the weather.

She has a very dramatic way of speaking.

She has a very dramatic way of speaking.

He is a member of the dramatic society.

He is a member of the dramatic society.

dramatic + ((noun)) It was a dramatic rescue.

Synonyms: spectacular, exciting, theatrical; Antonyms: ordinary, calm, subtle

From Greek 'drama' (action, play). The suffix '-ic' makes it an adjective.

Think of a 'drama' in a play – full of excitement and emotion.

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