{ } a. [ Gr. dramatiko`s, fr. dra^ma: cf. F. dramatique. ] Of or pertaining to the drama; as, dramatic arts. [ wns=3 ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. suitable to or characteristic of or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; as, a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape; a dramatic rescue at sea. Opposite of undramatic. [ wns=1 ] [ Narrower terms: melodramatic; awe-inspiring, spectacular ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]
The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic effect. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. striking in appearance or effect; vivid; having a thrilling effect; as, a dramatic sunset; a dramatic pause. [ wns=2 ] Syn. -- spectacular, striking. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
4. (Music) marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; -- of a singer or singing voice; as, a dramatic tenor; a dramatic soprano. Contrasted to lyric. [ wns=4 ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]
(adj) sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect, Syn. striking, spectacular, Example: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
(adj) used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style, Ant. lyric, Example:a dramatic tenor; a dramatic soprano
[戏说 / 戲說, xì shuōㄒㄧˋ ㄕㄨㄛ] dramatic form consisting of historical narration; history as jocular narrative; to stretch history for a joking story; amusing story with strained interpretations of history; to make an unreasonable comparison in jest