Word
dramatically
Phoneticsdra·mat·i·cal·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/dɹəˈmætɪkəɫi/
UK/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is very sudden, surprising, or easy to see. You use this to describe a big change that happens quickly.
adv. in a manner that is striking, sudden, or highly visible. Often used to modify verbs of change or adjectives of scale to emphasize a significant shift.
Examples
“The price of gas dropped dramatically this morning.”
“The landscape changed dramatically as the train climbed higher into the snowy mountains.”
“Technological advancements have dramatically altered the way we communicate, rendering traditional postal services nearly obsolete for personal correspondence.”
Examples
simple
“The price of gas dropped dramatically this morning.”
contextual
“The landscape changed dramatically as the train climbed higher into the snowy mountains.”
complex
“Technological advancements have dramatically altered the way we communicate, rendering traditional postal services nearly obsolete for personal correspondence.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dramatically” in context.
Verb
01. dramatically improve
“The new software update will dramatically improve the performance of your computer.”
adv + verb
02. dramatically increase
“The company expects sales to dramatically increase after the holiday marketing campaign.”
adv + verb
03. dramatically different
04. dramatically since
Usage
Commonly modifies verbs of change like 'increase', 'decrease', 'improve', or 'alter'.
Pitfall
The prices increased dramatic.
The prices increased dramatically.
Learners often use the adjective form instead of the adverb to modify a verb.
Real-World Examples
“Working with researchers at UCLA, they combined their approach with machine learning to dramatically expand the system's field of view.” “As the sweat evaporates, it dramatically increases the heat lost from the skin.” Etymology
From dramatic + -ally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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