| word | dramatic |
|---|---|
| definition | adjective A dramatic change or event happens suddenly and is very noticeable and surprising . Changes in sea level could have a dramatic effect. This policy has led to a dramatic increase in our prison populations. At speeds above 50mph, serious injuries dramatically increase. A dramatic action, event, or situation is exciting and impressive . He witnessed many dramatic escapes as people jumped from as high as the fourth floor. Their arrival was dramatic and exciting. He tipped his head to one side and sighed dramatically. You use dramatic to describe things connected with or relating to the theatre, drama, or plays. ...a dramatic arts major in college. I had no thoughts of making a dramatic film. I was working in documentary. |
| inflections | dramaticallydramatically |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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