dramatic

dramatic is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /drəˈmætɪk/

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Adjective

Positive dramatic

Comparative more dramatic

Superlative most dramatic

1. If something is dramatic, it is large and sudden.

   The increase in foreign students has meant a dramatic change in the number of schools.

   After the new teacher came, there was a dramatic increase in the test results.

2. If something is dramatic, it is connected with acting and theatre.

   In a highly dramatic speech, he brought everyone to his side.

   He studied dramatic arts in university.