dramatic

dramatic
adjective
1)

dramatic art

Syn:
theatrical, theatric, thespian, stage, dramaturgical; formal histrionic
2)

a dramatic increase

Syn:
considerable, substantial, sizable, goodly, fair, marked, noticeable, measurable, perceptible, obvious, appreciable; significant, notable, noteworthy, remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, phenomenal; informal tidy
Ant:
insignificant
3)

dramatic scenes set in the city

Syn:
exciting, stirring, action-packed, sensational, spectacular; startling, unexpected, tense, gripping, riveting, fascinating, thrilling, hair-raising; rousing, lively, electrifying, impassioned, moving
Ant:
boring
4)

dramatic headlands

Syn:
striking, impressive, imposing, spectacular, breathtaking, dazzling, sensational, awesome, awe-inspiring, remarkable, outstanding, incredible, phenomenal
Ant:
unimpressive
5)

a dramatic gesture

Syn:
exaggerated, theatrical, ostentatious, actressy, stagy, showy, splashy, melodramatic, overdone, histrionic, affected, mannered, artificial; informal hammy, ham, campy
Ant:
natural, unaffected

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