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adjective

Dramatical, Dramatic adj.

Of or pertaining to the drama; as, dramatic arts.

Suitable to or characteristic of or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; as, a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape; a dramatic rescue at sea. Opposite of undramatic. (Narrower terms: melodramatic; awe-inspiring, spectacular) "The emperor... performed his part with much dramatic effect."

Striking in appearance or effect; vivid; having a thrilling effect; as, a dramatic sunset; a dramatic pause.

Synonyms: spectacular, striking.

(Music) Marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; of a singer or singing voice; as, a dramatic tenor; a dramatic soprano. Contrasted to lyric.

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Etymology of 'Dramatic'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... meant. Tragedy? Well! passons! Their heavy, large-boned actresses might manage one or two big scenes where a commanding presence and a powerful voice would not come amiss, and where prominent teeth would pass unnoticed in the agony of a dramatic climax. ...

— The Elusive Pimpernel • Baroness Emmuska Orczy

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— A History of Nursery Rhymes • Percy B. Green

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