dramatic

/drəˈmætɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to drama or the theater.
    • The dramatic arts include acting, directing, and stage design.
    • He studied dramatic literature in college.
    • She joined the school's dramatic society to act in plays.
  2. Sudden, striking, or very noticeable; often involving strong emotion or excitement.
    • Her dramatic announcement surprised everyone in the room.
    • The team made a dramatic comeback in the final seconds of the game.
    • There was a dramatic change in the weather, from sunny to stormy in minutes.
  3. Behaving or speaking in an overly emotional or exaggerated way, as if performing on stage.
    • My little sister can be very dramatic when she doesn't get what she wants.
    • Stop being so dramatic — it's just a small scratch, not a serious injury.
    • He gave a dramatic sigh and threw his hands in the air.
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