Dramatic

Dra`mat´ic Pronunciation: drå`măt´ĭk

a.	1.	Of or pertaining to the drama; as, dramatic arts.
	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. The emperor . . . performed his part with much dramatic effect. - Motley.
	3.	striking in appearance or effect; vivid; having a thrilling effect; as, a dramatic sunset; a dramatic pause.
	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.

Adj.	1.	dramatic - suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea" Antonyms: undramatic - lacking dramatic force and quality; "moved with quiet force and undramatic bearing"
	2.	dramatic - sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "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" Synonyms: spectacular, striking
	3.	dramatic - pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts"
	4.	dramatic - used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; "a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano" Antonyms: lyric - used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range; "a lyric soprano"