dramatic

• Qui est frappant, surprenant ou saisissant, souvent lié à des changements importants ou à de fortes émotions ; peut aussi se rapporter au théâtre ou à un style exagéré et spectaculaire.

Describes something that is sudden, striking, or exciting, often related to change or emotion.

1. Relating to drama or theaterB1formal

   Connected with plays, acting, or the theater.

   Relatif au théâtre ou au drame

   • She studied dramatic arts at university.
   • The play had a dramatic climax in the final act.
   • He has a natural talent for dramatic performance.

   Synonymesdramaturgicalhistrionicstagetheatricalthespian

2. Sudden and strikingB1formal

   Very sudden, noticeable, or impressive.

   Spectaculaire et soudain

   • There was a dramatic increase in sales last quarter.
   • The weather underwent a dramatic change overnight.
   • The results of the experiment were dramatic.

   Synonymesconspicuousimpressivemarkednoticeablepronouncedremarkablesignificantspectacularstartlingstrikingsubstantialsurprising

   Antonymesgentlegradualimperceptibleinsignificantmildmoderatesubtleunnoticeable

3. Exaggerated or theatricalB2informal

   Behaving or reacting in an overly emotional or exaggerated way.

   théâtral, exagéré

   • She gave a dramatic sigh when she heard the news.
   • He made a dramatic exit from the room.
   • Don't be so dramatic; it's just a small problem.

   Synonymesaffectedexaggeratedhammyhistrionicmanneredmelodramaticoverdonestageytheatrical

   Antonymesmatter-of-factrestrainedsubtleunderstatedunemotional