cinematic

adjective

cin·​e·​mat·​ic ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 

1

: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies

cinematic principles and techniques

cinematic special effects

2

: filmed and presented as a movie

cinematic fantasies

a cinematic adaptation of a novel

cinematically

ˌsi-nə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments

Recent Examples on the Web

These upcoming releases are part of Marvel's ongoing efforts to expand and diversify its cinematic universe. —Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

Singing over cinematic piano, guitars and strings, the pop star steps fully into the power of her voice on the new track. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 May 2025

Heckerling, creator of other cinematic touchstones like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Johnny Dangerously, once recalled the story a little differently. —Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 8 May 2025

For years, the Cannes Film Festival has been synonymous with glamour, prestige and cinematic artistry, with more than a few awards season darlings debuting there. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

see cinema

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cinematic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic