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Definition dramatic in American English

dramatic adjective

adjective
/drəˈmætɪk/
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a dramatic increase in sales

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The change in him was dramatic.

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a dramatic game

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relating to the theater or plays

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dramatic techniques

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dramatic behavior is done to impress other people

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Don't be so dramatic!

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She put a hand to her head with a dramatic gesture.

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Definition dramatic in American English