Synonyms for dramatic
drəˈmæt ɪkdra·mat·ic

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1. dramaticadjective

   suitable to or characteristic of drama

   "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"

   Synonyms:
   spectacular, striking

   Antonyms:
   unspectacular, lyric, unimpressive, undramatic

2. dramatic, spectacular, strikingadjective

   sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

   "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"

   Synonyms:
   salient, spectacular, outstanding, prominent, striking

   Antonyms:
   lyric, unimpressive, undramatic, unspectacular

3. dramaticadjective

   pertaining to or characteristic of drama

   "dramatic arts"

   Synonyms:
   spectacular, striking

   Antonyms:
   lyric, undramatic, unimpressive, unspectacular

4. dramaticadjective

   used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style

   "a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano"

   Synonyms:
   spectacular, striking

   Antonyms:
   lyric, undramatic, unimpressive, unspectacular

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1. List of paraphrases for "dramatic":

   spectacular, tragic, drastic, drama, radical, impressive, dramas, terrible, sharp, phenomenal, remarkable, tremendous, dire, theatrical, enormous, disastrous, considerable, striking, significant

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1. Angelina Jolie:

   It's not a big dramatic decision, I will do a few less but I much prefer being behind the camera, so it'll be a natural transition, I hope. I hope I am a good enough director to be able to make the transition.

2. Rochelle Walensky:

   This is a dramatic increase, up from 50 % for the week of July 3.

3. Robert Duncan:

   There must be dramatic changes if The Postal Service is to succeed. Mr. DeJoy was selected to be that transformational leader, who can help strengthen the Postal Service for the long term.

4. Author Levitt:

   I’m drawn to unsung heroes with dramatic stories that people haven’t heard before, so, I was pleased that many of the most gripping stories in the book turned out to be about people who I hadn’t known about.

5. Eric Wilson:

   Amal is the big 'get' in the fashion world right now, wearing gloves on a red carpet, as simple as it sounds, is a very dramatic move.