🇬🇧🇪🇸 dramatic - dramático : English Lesson

Meaning of "dramatic" ("dramático"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

The word “dramatic” is an adjective used to describe something that is very exciting, emotional, or surprising. It can be about people who show big emotions, or about events that are thrilling or unexpected. “Dramatic” can also describe changes that are big or sudden, like a dramatic change in the weather. It makes things seem more intense or exaggerated.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom’s dramatic gasp at the messy room was worthy of an award.

When Mom ran out of chocolate, she was more dramatic than a soap opera.

I made a dramatic announcement: “I’m hungry!” No one was surprised.

The baby’s dramatic cry stopped the second he saw ice cream.

My sister’s dramatic eye-roll is so good, she should be in movies.

Anna opens a big white letter. She stops and makes a dramatic face. The wind and light are dramatic. She drops the letter in a dramatic way. A dramatic tear falls, then a dramatic laugh, and she runs to hug her son. The hug is dramatic and they both feel calm.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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