dramatic
Meaning
The word "dramatic" describes something that is strikingly impressive or exciting, often involving strong emotions or changes.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "dramatic" with "drama," as the former refers to the quality or nature of something, while the latter refers to a genre or a specific event.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
walked
to
the
small
park
after
work
because
she
needed
fresh
air
.
At
first
the
sky
was
calm
,
but
a
dramatic
change
in
the
clouds
made
her
hurry
back
to
the
street
.
She
had
been
carrying
a
light
coat
,
so
she
was
glad
when
a
cafe
with
warm
light
appeared
nearby
.
Inside
,
the
barista
smiled
and
offered
her
a
hot
drink
,
and
the
slight
rise
in
temperature
made
the
end
of
the
day
feel
comfortable
again
.
Common Phrases
dramatic change
dramatic effect
dramatic performance
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