Word
Definitions
01sudden and striking
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. sudden, exciting, and easy to notice.
adj. striking in appearance or effect; characterized by a sudden and significant change.
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“There has been a dramatic increase in the price of food this year.”
“The landscape underwent a dramatic transformation following the volcanic eruption, with once-lush valleys buried under meters of grey ash.”
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02theatre and plays
B2 · Upper Intermediate Theater
adj. relating to plays, acting, or the theatre.
adj. pertaining to the drama or the performance of plays.
“She decided to join the local dramatic society to improve her acting.”
“The university's dramatic arts department is renowned for its experimental productions of classical Greek tragedies.”
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03exaggerated behavior
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. behaving in a way that makes things seem more exciting or serious than they really are.
adj. tending to react with exaggerated emotion or theatricality, often to gain attention.
“Stop being so dramatic; it is just a small scratch on the car.”
“He has a tendency to be quite dramatic when things go wrong, often acting as if a minor inconvenience were a total catastrophe.”
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04powerful singing voice
C1 · Advanced Music Technical
adj. having a powerful and expressive voice, especially in opera.
adj. possessing a powerful, rich, and expressive singing voice suitable for intense operatic roles.
“The opera house is looking for a dramatic soprano for their new show.”
“The role requires a dramatic tenor capable of projecting over a full Wagnerian orchestra without losing tonal clarity.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dramatic” in context.
Adjective
01. dramatic challenge
“The sudden shift in market trends presented a dramatic challenge to the small company's survival.”
adj + noun
02. dramatic eclipse
03. dramatic effect
Real-World Examples
“The Sun disappeared almost entirely behind the Moon, in what was the most dramatic solar eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.” “The UK and Europe have enjoyed their most dramatic solar eclipse for nearly 30 years, with millions thought to have witnessed the once-in-a-generation event.” “Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999 .” “Poised and gripping, it uses a sweltering Mediterranean setting to amp up tensions to dramatic effect.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek δραματικός (dramatikós), from δρᾶμα (drâma, “drama, play”), from δράω (dráō, “I do, accomplish”). By surface analysis, drama + -tic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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