dramatic

dramatic
dra|mat|ic [drəˈmætık] adj
1.) great and sudden
dramatic change/shift/improvement
▪ Computers have brought dramatic changes to the workplace.
dramatic increase/rise/fall/drop/reduction etc
▪ Universities have suffered a dramatic drop in student numbers.
dramatic effect/results
▪ A serious accident can have a dramatic effect on your family's finances.
2.) exciting or impressive
▪ A superb goal by Owen earned United a dramatic victory yesterday.
▪ Some of the most dramatic events in American history happened here.
▪ the dramatic scenery of the Grand Canyon
3.) connected with acting or plays
▪ the amateur dramatic society
▪ the dramatic arts
4.) intended to be impressive, so that people notice
▪ She needed a stunning dress to help her make a dramatic entrance.
▪ Tristan threw up his hands in a dramatic gesture .
>dramatically [-kli] adv
▪ Output has increased dramatically.

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