Synonyms for Drama
ˈdrɑ mə, ˈdræm ədra·ma

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1. play, drama, dramatic playnoun

   a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

   "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"

   Synonyms:
   manoeuvre, looseness, fun, period of play, shimmer, play, bid, maneuver, caper, romp, dramatic event, gaming, sport, frolic, playing period, free rein, child's play, gambling, swordplay, gambol, dramatic play, turn, drama

2. drama, dramatic eventnoun

   an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional

   Synonyms:
   play, drama, dramatic play, dramatic event

3. dramanoun

   the literary genre of works intended for the theater

   Synonyms:
   play, dramatic play, dramatic event

4. dramanoun

   the quality of being arresting or highly emotional

   Synonyms:
   play, dramatic play, dramatic event

Matched Categories

1. • Emotionality
   • Writing Style

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. dramanoun

   Synonyms:
   dramatic composition

2. dramanoun

   Synonyms:
   dramatic literature

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:1.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "drama":

   dramas, tragedy, theatre, dramatic, theater, opera, tragic, theatrical, teatro

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How to use Drama in a sentence?

1. Olivia Wilde:

   I think it's a perfect example of people will look for drama anywhere they can, harry did not spit on Chris Pine, in fact.

2. Jockey Club:

   Horseracing is the second biggest spectator sport in Britain and we want to ensure a new generation of fans are constantly discovering the drama and excitement of its stories.

3. Kevin Costner:

   I love open spaces but what has to stand up is the story. I would much rather be outdoors than doing a courtroom drama and I've done courtroom dramas,' JFK' and' Black or White,' things like that. But this is probably where I am the most comfortable.

4. John DeVore:

   I can't see any scenario where this doesn't make a reality singing competition better. It's win-win, if the couple breaks up, the drama is like gravy. If the chemistry cools, it's a win, because watching two celebrities bored in love would be entertaining. If the pair conspires, that's a fantastic controversy. Win.

5. Unknown:

   Sometimes those who don't socialize much aren't actually anti-social. They just have no tolerance for drama and fake people.